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* Agnes Etherington Art Centre * Anglican Diocese Archives * Bellevue House * Chalmers United Church * Correctional Service Museum * Fort Henry * Goodes Hall * International Hockey Hall of Fame & Museum * Kingston Archaeological Centre * Kingston General Hospital Archives * Maclachlan Woodworking Museum * Marine Museum of the Great Lakes * Military Communications & Electronics Museum * Miller Museum of Geology & Mineralogy * Modern Fuel Gallery * Murney Tower * Museum of Health Care * Princess of Wales' Own Regiment * Pump House Steam Museum * Queen's University Acrhives * Royal Military College Museum * Sisters of Providence Archives * St. Georges Cathedral * Sydenham Street United Church * Union Gallery

AGNES ETHERINGTON ART CENTRE

University Ave. at Bader Lane
613-533-2190
Fax: 613-533-6765
Email: aeac@post.queensu.ca

This art centre features contemporary and historical Canadian art displayed in changing exhibits. The art centre is located on the grounds of Queen's University.
    Parking:
  • Accessible meter parking on Queen's Crescent

    • Entrance:
  • Sloped main entrance with automatic doors

    • Main Facility:
  • Spacious gallery areas
  • Good colour contrast throughout facility
  • Guided tours can be arranged with advanced notice

    • Washrooms
  • Accessible washrooms
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ANGLICAN DIOCESE (of Ontario) ARCHIVES

90 Johnson Street, Kingston
613-544-4774 ext.28
Email:archives@ontario.anglican.ca
www.ontario.anglican.ca

Records of the Diocese of Ontario including parish registers from 1780 to present.
    Parking:
  • Parking available on street

    • Entrance:
  • Archives are housed in the basement, which is not accessible to wheelchair users
  • Wheelchair users, and people unable to use stairs, can request archives and view them in the Church Bookroom
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BELLEVUE HOUSE

35 Centre Street, Kingston, Ontario
613-545-8666
TTY/Voice: 613-545-8668
Fax: 613-545-8721
Email:Bellevue_House@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/index_e.asp

An 1840's Italianate villa, restored to commemorate Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, who lived there with his family in the late 1840's. The site also has a Visitor Centre which contains a theatre, exhibit area and gift shop, as well as public washrooms.
    Parking:
  • Accessible free parking

    • Entrance:
  • Accessible Visitor Centre with automatic doors
  • Accessible theatre, exhibit area and gift shop

    • Main Facility:
  • Wheelchair access to main level of Bellevue House provided by porch-lift
  • Stairway access to upper and lower levels of house
  • Gravel walkway around yard and garden area
  • Interactive video tour available on first floor of Bellevue House
  • Interactive audio tour available on first floor of Bellevue House

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms
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CHALMERS UNITED CHURCH

212 Barrie Street, Kingston
Phone: 613-546-3263 Fax: 613-546-3340
Email:chalmers@kos.net
www.chalmersunitedchurch.com
Built in 1888, Chalmers United Church provides a beautiful example of Romesque Revival Architecture, in both texture and detail.
    Entrance:
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance from Earl Street
  • Ramped accessible entrance to church

    • Main Facility:
  • Reserved wheelchair seating available in worship area, at both front and back of church
  • Head phones and listening devices available
  • Service bulletins available in large print
  • Guides available at door for directional assistance to seating

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICES MUSEUM

555 King Street West, Kingston
613-530-3122
Fax: 613-536-4815

Built between 1870 and 1873 using inmate labour. Features items from 1833 to present. Artifacts include inmate hobby crafts, contraband, punishment and restraint devices, and uniforms.
    Parking:
  • Accessible free parking at museum

    • Entrance:
  • Ramped accessible main entrance

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms
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FORT HENRY

Hwy 2 & 15 Hwy, Kingston
613-542-7388
Fax: 613-542-3054
Email:getaway@parks.on.ca
www.forthenry.com

The current Fort was constructed 1832 - 1837. Features include British and Canadian military uniforms, arms, armaments, medals, militaria and furniture of the 18th and 19th centuries.
    Parking:
  • Parking area is gravel covered

    • Walkway:
  • Walkway into the fort is paved

    • Main Facility:
  • The interior of the fort is wheelchair accessible with the exception of the underground firing chambers, and the upper level exhibit rooms

  • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms
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GOODES HALL

143 Union Street, Queen's University, Kingston
http://business.queensu.ca/overview/goodes.htm

This large red brick schoolhouse was built in 1892, and served for 100 years as one of the city's largest elementary schools.
    Parking:
  • Accessible meter parking on Alfred Street

    • Entrance:
  • Accessible wheelchair entrance with automatic door is located at each entrance to building.
  • Elevator on first floor provides access to all three floor.

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms on first floor
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INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM

277 York Street, Kingston (corner of York Street & Alfred Street)
613-544-2355
Fax: 613-544-2844
Email:info@ihhof.com
www.ihhof.com

The original Hockey Hall of Fame and first Sports Hall of Fame in Canada.
    Parking:
  • Street parking available

    • Entrance:
  • Stairway access only to building
  • Persons using walkers or canes should be able to access first floor facility with little difficulty
  • Stairway access only to 2nd floor.
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KINGSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTRE

72 Gilmour Ave., Kingston
613-542-3483
Email:info@carf.info
www.carf.info
    Entrance:
  • Sidewalk to main door
  • One step up to main door

    • Parking:
  • Free parking available in gravel parking lot
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KINGSTON GENERAL HOSPITAL ARCHIVES

Kathleen Ryan Hall, Queen's University, Kingston
613-549-6666 Ext. 4091
www.kgh.kari.net

Contains institutional records of the hospital dating from 1830 to 1990.
    Parking:
  • Accessible meter parking on both Union Street and Barrie Street

    • Entrance:
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance at back of building, ring bell for attendant
  • Elevator access to archives, located on the second floor

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible individual washroom
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MACLACHLAN WOODWORKING MUSEUM

2993 Highway 2 East, Kingston
613-542-0543
Email:mwmuseum@city.kingston.on.ca
www.city.kingston.on.ca/maclachlan

Explore the history of woodworking technology in Canada through exhibits, workshops, interactive demonstrations and programs.
    Parking:
  • Accessible parking available

    • Main Facility:
  • Museum exhibits are wheelchair accessible, as well as the gift shop and auditorium

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms
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MARINE MUSEUM OF THE GREAT LAKES

55 Ontario Street, Kingston
613-542-2261
www.marmuseum.ca

The original Dry Dock and Engine House were built in 1890. Features exhibits relating to shipping, ship building and marine archaeology.
    Parking:
  • Accessible parking available

    • Entrance:
  • Accessible main entrance
  • Wheelchair access throughout main facility
  • Assistance may be required when accessing the patio

    • Main Facility:
  • Resources available for the visually impaired

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MUSEUM

CFB Kingston - Highway 2, Kingston
613-541-4675
Fax: 613-540-8111
www.c-and-e-museum.org

Features displays on military communications equipment from the 1880's to the present.
    Parking:
  • Accessible parking available

    • Entrance:
  • Automatic doors at main entrance
  • Wheelchair access throughout main facility

    • Main Facility:
  • Bench rest-stop locations provided throughout museum
  • Good color contrast throughout facility

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms
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MILLER MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY & MINERALOGY

36 Union Street, Miller Hall, Queen's University, Kingston
613-533-6767 Fax: 613-533-6592
www.geol.queensu.ca/museum

Features include world minerals and dinosaur exhibits. The 1848 limestone building was the original home of the City of Kingston Gaslight Company. Features artwork by regional artists
    Parking:
  • Accessible meter parking on Union Street

    • Entrance:
  • Wheelchair access available at rear entrance with automatic doors

    • Main Facility:
  • Narrow path between some exhibits
  • Elevator access inside back entrance
  • Good colour contrast and lighting throughout museum

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms
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21-A Queen Street, Kingston
613-548-4883
Email:admin@modernfuel.org
www.kingston.org/kaai
    Entrance:
  • Steps into main facility
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MURNEY TOWER MUSEUM

Corner of Barrie & King Streets, Kingston
613-544-9925
www.heritagekingston.org/murney.html

Built in 1846, Murney Tower has three floors that display a collection of military and domestic artifacts of 19th century Kingston.
    Parking:
  • Accessible meter parking available

    • Walkway:
  • Accessible paved walkway around exterior of tower, and along waterfront

    • Entrance:
  • Steps into main facility
  • Stairway access only to upper and lower exhibit areas
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MUSEUM OF HEALTH CARE

Ann Baillie Building, 32 George Street, Kingston
613-548-2419 Fax: 613-548-6042
Email:museum@kgh.kari.net
www.museumofhealthcare.ca

Features medical, surgical, and laboratory instruments, used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the 19th and 20th centuries.
    Entrance:
  • Wheelchair accessible via the Tower door off parking lot
  • Elevator for visitors to use in accessing all floors to view the exhibits, visit administration, or take a tour of the storerooms
  • Elevator for visitors to use in accessing all floors to view the exhibits, visit administration, or take a tour of the storerooms


    • Main Facility:
  • Good colour contrast and lighting in the museum
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PRINCESS OF WALES' OWN REGIMENT

The Armouries, 100 Montreal Street, Kingston

Built in 1899, the museum's archival materials record units and local military history.
    Parking:
  • Meter parking available on street

    • Entrance:
  • Wheelchair users may require assistance entering the building

    • Main Facility:
  • Limited wheelchair access inside
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PUMP HOUSE STEAM MUSEUM

23 Ontario Street, Kingston
613-542-2261
Email:marmus@marmuseum.ca
www.marmus.ca

Built in 1849, the Pump House was Kingston's first water pumping station. Also features a working model train from The Friendly Giant TV show.
    Parking:
  • Free parking in museum parking lot

    • Entrance:
  • Wheelchair accessible walkway and main entrance

    • Main Facility:
  • Café is wheelchair accessible
  • Limited wheelchair access to ship
  • Good lighting throughout facility

    • Washroom:
  • Limited wheelchair access in washrooms
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QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

Kathleen Ryan Hall, Queen's University, Kingston
613-533-2378
Fax: 613-533-6403
archives@post.queensu.ca
www.library.queensu.ca/weebarch

Archived documents include local business records, faculty papers, political papers, politicians, and other historical documents dating to the early 1800's.
    Parking:
  • Meter parking on Union Street and Barrie Street

    • Entrance:
  • Two small steps at front entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance at back of building, ring bell for attendant
  • Elevator access to archives, located on second floor

    • Main Facility:
  • Good colour contrast and lighting

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible individual washroom
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ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE MUSEUM

Highway 2 at Precision Drive, Kingston Frederick and the Martello Tower
613-541-6000 ext. 6652
www.rmc.ca

Displays relate to the military history of the naval dockyard and garrison, 1789-1870, and the story of the RMC and its graduates, 1876 to present.
    Parking:
  • Accessible parking available

    • Entrance:
  • Access to the museum is by stairs only
  • A paved pathway provides wheelchair access around the RMC campus, as well as, access to the grounds around Fort
  • Paved pathways around campus
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SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE ARCHIVES

1200 Princess Street, Kingston
613-544-4525
Email:archives@providence.ca
www.providence.ca

Dates from 1861 to present, including records and artifacts that document the life and works of the Sisters of Providence.
    Parking:
  • Free parking available at archives location

    • < Entrance:
  • Entrance to archives building is wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator access to archives room

    • Main Facility:
  • Call ahead to reserve space in archives room
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ST GEORGES CATHEDRAL

Corner of King and Johnson Streets, Kingston
613-548-4617

Originally built in 1792. The current structure is easily identified by its dome replicating that of London's famous St. Paul's Cathedral.
    Parking:
  • Meter parking on Johnson Street

    • Entrance:
  • Wheelchair access at both Johnson Street and Wellington Street entrances

    • Main Facility:
  • Main facility is wheelchair accessible
  • Guided tours available daily

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible individual washroom
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SYDENHAM STREET UNITED CHURCH

82 Sydenham Street, Kingston
613-542-9616
www.ssuc.org

The Sydenham Street United Church was built in 1852. The congregation, founded in 1811, was one of the first Methodist congregations in Upper Canada.
    Parking:
  • Accessible parking available in church lot

    • Entrance:
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance at side

    • Main Facility:
  • Wheelchair access throughout facility

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washroom
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Corner of Union Street & University Avenue, Kingston
613-533-3171
The Union Gallery is a student-run gallery, featuring contemporary visual art. www.uniongallery.queensu.ca
    Parking:
  • Accessible meter parking on Union Street

    • Entrance:
  • Fully accessible main entrance with automatic doors

    • Main Facility:
  • Good colour contrast and natural lighting

    • Washrooms:
  • Accessible washrooms
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