Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
The mission of the Great Lakes Museum is to inspire an enduring connection to the maritime heritage of the Great Lakes, and preserve the maritime legacy – past, present, and future – of the largest inter-connected bodies of fresh water in the world through interactive galleries, educational programs, and events for all ages. Please allow 45 minutes to explore the museum’s galleries.
The Museum is located at the historic Kingston Dry Dock, a national historic site, and is the owner of the SS Keewatin, the oldest remaining Edwardian-era (Titanic-era) passenger steamship in the world.
- Guided tours of the Museum are available year round.
- Guided tours of the S. S. Keewatin are available May-October.
- Access to the collection for on-site research is available by appointment, and research inquiries can be made via email or phone.
Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour, navigate tight quarters, stairways and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.
Hours
Winter (September to May)
Wednesday to Sunday: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Summer (May to September)
Monday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Museum Admission
Adults: $10
Student (with valid ID) / Youth (5-16): $8
Child (4 and under): free
Members can enjoy free access to the Museum’s galleries and tours. Become a member!
S.S. Keewatin is closed for the season. Guided tours resume in May.
Become a Member!
Memberships provide an opportunity for you to join a network of like-minded individuals, while supporting a cultural organization dedicated to experiencing and preserving the maritime heritage of Kingston and the Great Lakes. Check out the benefits and discount that you will receive, along with our heartfelt gratitude.
Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour, navigate tight quarters, stairways and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.
Book a Tour
and make a day of it!
S.S. Keewatin Essentials Experience
Immerse yourself in history and explore the main living areas of the Grand Dame of the Great Lakes. Visit the spectacular dining room, main lounge, cabins and deluxe accommodations, purser’s office and barber shop. Perfect for families on the go!
Each experience includes knowledgeable guides with microphones, and personal headsets for each passenger for an enhanced audio experience.
Museum admission included. Does not include Engine Room.
Duration: 45 mins
~Tickets~
Adult: $31.50
Senior (65+): $29.93
Youth (6-17): $15.75
Child (0-5): Free
Family Pass (2 adults, 2 youth): $75.00
Please review important information about accessibility.
S.S. Keewatin Passenger Premium Experience
Step aboard for an all access pass to both passenger and crew areas of this luxurious steam-liner. Visit the dining room, lounges, ballroom, cabins and deluxe accommodations, crew quarters, exterior promenade, and galley. This experience includes a brief outdoor element. Dress for the weather!
Each experience includes knowledgeable guides with microphones, and personal headsets for each passenger for an enhanced audio experience.
Museum admission included. Does not include Engine Room.
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins
~Tickets~
Adult: $41.50
Senior (65+): $39.43
Youth (6-17): $26.98
Child (0-5): Free
S.S. Keewatin Engine Room Experience
Take a journey below decks and get up close and personal with four quadruple steam-powered engines – the same type of engine that powered the Titanic! This tour takes you through the ship’s Boiler Room and Engine Room
Each experience includes knowledgeable guides with microphones, and personal headsets for each passenger for an enhanced audio experience.
Museum admission included.
Duration: 30 mins
~Tickets~
Adult: $25.00
Senior: $23.75
Youth (6-17): $16.25
Child (0-5): Free
Shipwrights by Improbable Escapes
Do you have what it takes to get your vessel into ship shape?! Dive headfirst into the challenge, tackling the tools and techniques used to build some of Canada’s greatest boats at this very location, a hundred years ago!
Tickets are $17.70 per person
Groups of 2-6 people
Easy-medium difficulty
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you need to cancel or re-schedule your experience, please contact the Museum as soon as possible by phone, 613-542-2261 or email marmus@marmuseum.ca. Cancellations made more than 72 hours in advance will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 72 hours in advance are ineligible for a refund.
Group Visits
Want to plan an outing for your group? Contact us to discuss availability and rates.
How to get here
The Musuem is located at 55 Ontario St. Kingston, ON K7L 2Y2. Keep an eye out for the big ship!
Parking
Limited free parking is available in our lot located at the bottom of Lower Union St.
There are a also numerous downtown municipal lots and on-street parking available in the area.
Transit
Walk/Bike
The Museum is located along the waterfront pathway and 10 minutes away from the downtown core.
Bus
Plan your trip to the Great Lakes Museum via Kingston Transit. Use the Kingston Transit trip planner »
