Featuring a replica one-room school and a display gallery, the Frontenac County Schools Museum collects, preserves and displays artifacts and archival material from the elementary (grades1– 8) one-room schools of Frontenac County from their earliest establishment to the consolidation of school districts in 1970.
Current Open Hours
Open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Limit of one household at a time.
Please try to book in advance as same day visits may not be possible.
Times outside of those listed above may be available on request.
We respectfully ask those travelling from any Covid-19 colour zone higher than Kingston's current status (green)
to please postpone your visit for another time.
Events
At the Museum
Summer Jobs - We have two positions available for full-time students who are returning to studies in the Fall. Details are on the "Careers" page.
March 1 - Open by appointment, Monday-Friday 10-4. One household at a time. Please book at least one day in advance.
Virtual Classroom - We want to bring the museum to you. We have developed a virtual museum visit with curriculum links to Social Studies, Language and Math. We are looking for teachers to participate in a trial run of our virtual program. Please help us to make this program the best it can be. More information can be found in this Virtual Museum pdf information sheet or on our Facebook page.
Did you know? - Annual membership is only $30 and a charitable receipt is given for all donations to the museum, including membership. See the "Support & Donate" page for more details including a membership form.
Fun Fact - The museum has an estimated 10,000 items in its collection.
Resources - Check out our "Resources" page for a variety of simple crafts and games and for curriculum linked activities.
Read more about the museum in two articles on the Kingston Museums Blog May 2018 and January 2020
Volunteers wanted - Do you have some free time to offer? Please visit the Support & Donate page of this website for opportunities.
