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Kingston is Canada's museum capital with something for everyone at its 22 museums and historic sites and 3 art galleries. It's all here, from small specialized museums to national historic treasures including the endpoint of Canada's newest UNESCO World Heritage Site — The Rideau Canal and the Kingston Fortifications — designated in 2007. Visit www.kingstonmuseums.ca for details.
What's New
Celebrate PumpkinFest On Oct. 29
At The Woodworking Museum
Oct 26/11 >
The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum is celebrating the harvest season with the annual PumpkinFest event on Saturday, October 29, from noon to 4 p.m.
The first 30 families will get a free pumpkin courtesy of Fruition Farms.
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Museum Celebrates UN's Year Of Forests
Mar 21/11 > The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum opened its doors for the season on April 2. 2011 is the UN's International Year of Forests and the museum has been preparing for its own forest celebration by planning a special exhibit at its Arboretum. MORE ...
Woodworking Museum's Pioneer Christmas
The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum held a Pioneer Christmas in November, allowing visitors to try their hands at trades of the past, making traditional toy, candle and tree ornaments.
Cultural Policy Plan Approved By City Council
The City's first Culture Plan was approved, by unanimous vote, on Sept. 21, 2010, by City Council. This document, which will guide the cultural development of Kingston over the next decade, was the result of year-long process lead by the City's Cultural Services Department. MORE ...
OUR MUSEUMS
Visit the home page of the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum.
Learn more about the Pump House Steam Museum.
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City of Kingston's Cultural Services Department provides educational programming at the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum and the Pump House Steam Museum.
