Museum Events
Events at the Great Lakes Museum
Bunnies on Boats
Help! There are bunnies everywhere!
It seems some furry friends have decided to make the Museum their home this spring. Search for these furry stowaways hidden throughout the Museum, and end your adventure with a bunny-themed craft. You will be rewarded with a sweet treat for helping us find them all!
Location: Great Lakes Museum, 55 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Cost: $10 per person. Registration is required. Advance registration is required. Registration closes on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
This event is suitable for ages 0-10.
The Curse of the Comet
What really happened to the Comet? Was it cursed… or just unlucky? Built in June 1848 to ferry passengers on Lake Ontario, the steamer Comet had bad luck from day one. Dive into the mystery of this doomed ship with Guillaume Courcy, owner of Neptune & Salacia Diving, and discover its short, troubled time on Lake Ontario.
Light refreshments will be served.
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
Location: Great Lakes Museum, 55 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario
Cost: $6 per person, includes Museum Admission
Unearthing Lake Ontario’s Untouched Shipwreck
Join Heison Chak as he tells the incredible tale of discovering an untouched shipwreck just off Toronto’s shore! This amazing discovery made headlines across Canada and around the world. Experts believe it’s a wooden ship with two masts from the early 1800s, but no one knows for sure who it belonged to or how it sank.
Light refreshments will be served.
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 7-9 PM, doors open 6:30 PM
Location: Great Lakes Museum, 55 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario
Cost: $15 per person
Sunday Fun Day at the Museum
Looking to cure the winter blahs? Drop by the Great Lakes Museum for activities, crafts, and games that the whole family will love, all included with the price of admission.
Dates: Every Sunday, starting Jan 25
Hours: 10 AM–1 PM
Location: Great Lakes Museum, 55 Ontario St., Kingston, ON K7L 2Y2
Cost:
- Adults (18+): $11
- Seniors (65+): $6
- Youth (5-17): $6
- Kids(4 and under): Free
Upcoming Events
Lifelong Learning Club
Monday, April 13: The Curse of the Comet
with Guest Speaker Guillaume Courcy, owner of Neptune & Salacia Diving
What really happened to the Comet? Was it cursed… or just unlucky?
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