Exhibits and Galleries
Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Online Exhibition
What stories and treasures rest on the bottom of Ontario’s Great Lakes? Go on a virtual dive to a real shipwreck and identify artifacts you find; learn how to gather clues like real underwater archaeologists; piece together the final moments of the most mysterious shipwrecks; or learn about some wrecks divers have found throughout the Great Lakes.
Aquaculture: Farming the waters
The Great Lakes Museum is proud to present Aquaculture: Farming the Waters, a travelling exhibition from Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation. Through interactive experiences, visitors will explore how fish are farmed across Canada, while learning about the people, technologies, and innovations shaping this important and sustainable food sector.
Available: June 4 – October 18, 2026
S.S. Keewatin | Tour the Ship
Built in 1907, the S.S. Keewatin is not only the last of its kind, but also designated Canadian cultural property. At the Museum, visitors are welcome to tour its decks and discover the fascinating stories of both crew and passengers with a knowledgeable tour guide.
S.S. Keewatin | The Exhibit
From the role of the ship in connecting people and trade to the technology that revolutionized transportation, this exhibit welcomes you to discover the story of the world’s last steamship liner.
Life in the Naval Reserve
Featuring the works of Grant Macdonald, this exhibit welcomes recruits to our Second World War Recruitment Station – style experience complete with your very own recruitment card and dress-up station. Are you fit to serve?
Kingston Dry Dock National Historic Site
Walk back in time and discover the Victorian-era technology that powered the historic dry dock while you get hands-on with steam technology.