For the Museum’s 60th anniversary, we’re looking back at our history – and what better way then by looking at some of the coverage of the Museum in the media over the years. In 1969, William Ramsay interviewed Murray Millar, Superintendent of the Staff College, and visited the Museum; the story ran in the Whig […]
May 29, 1969 – A visit to the Museum Read More »
A wonderful profile in Let’s Talk, an official Correctional Service of Canada, about our curator Dave St. Onge, discussing the Museum’s 60th anniversary, our history, our collection, including some new acquisitions, and our enduring popularity. A fitting tribute to Dave’s hard work and leadership. Read the article here: https://www.canada.ca/…/read/2024/05-24-dave-st-onge.html
Faces of CSC: Dave St. Onge Read More »
May 20, 2024 marks the official 60th anniversary of Canada’s Penitentiary Museum. On May 20, 1964, Superintendent Robert Cunningham wrote to all Regional Directors and the Wardens of all Penitentiary Service institutions to report that a room had been set aside at the Staff College in Kingston, Ontario. This ‘exhibit room’ would be used to
The Museum is born, May 20, 1964 // Le Musée est né, le 20 mai 1964 Read More »
Canada’s Penitentiary Museum is happy to announce our doors are open to the public! Starting May 6, you can visit the Museum between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, 7 days a week. This season of the Museum we mark a special anniversary as well – Canada’s Penitentiary Museum turns 60! In May 1964, the Canadian