The Frontenac County Schools Museum began as a project to celebrate Kingston's Tercentenary in 1973. A small group of retired educators spent many hours researching schools, photographing sites, collecting books and artefacts, and microfilming hundreds of school records. In 1977, the Museum Association was formally established. The museum opened to the public in 1979. In 2006, it moved to its present location, 414 Regent Street, in historic Barriefield Village.
Current Open Hours
Open Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to noon
Classes and large groups by appointment. (May be arranged for times outside of our regular operating hours.)
Admission by Donation
Events
At the Museum
Teachers - Bring your class to the museum for a curriculum linked experience. The 'Groups/Class Visits' page of this website has more information.
October 21 - 2:00 p.m. - Outreach - museum volunteers visit Kingsbridge Retirement Community
October 26 - 1:30 p.m. Frontenac Heritage Foundation tour of Museum and walking tour of Barriefield. Spaces are limited. For more information about the event and how to reserve your place, see the Museum and Walking Tour poster
October 29 - 5:00 p.m. Museum Board Meeting
December 9-13 - Beyond the Classroom - Grade 5 class in the museum all week
Are you interested in becoming a member? - See the 'Support and Donate' page for more details including a membership form.
Read the more about the museum on the Kingston Museums Blog
Volunteers wanted - Do you have some free time to offer? Please visit the 'Support & Donate' section of this website for opportunities.
