Correctional Service of Canada Museum

Canada's Penitentiary Museum, situated in Kingston, Ontario, serves as an award-winning institution dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of federal penitentiaries in Canada. Housed within Cedarhedge, the former residence of the wardens of Kingston Penitentiary, the museum attracts over 50,000 visitors annually who seek to understand the complexities of the country's correctional system.

Established on May 20, 1964, the museum aims to provide insight into the past and present of Canada's federal penitentiary service through its extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits. The volunteer group, Friends of the Penitentiary Museum, plays a vital role in fostering interest in correctional history and its relevance to societal understanding.

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