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
May & June: Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Classes and large groups by appointment.
Admission by Donation
Summer Hours: during July & August Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed Sunday and Monday)
Events
At the Museum
May 29 - Annual General Meeting - 7:00 p.m. at the Museum. Museum members are invited. Members of the public are welcome. Presentation of the 2018 reports, auditor's report and elections. Nominations from the floor are accepted for all positions and we are still looking for someone to take on the role of Vice Chair.
June 3 - Class visit
June 12 - Class visit
June 24 - Class visit
Teachers - Bring your class to visit the museum. Dates and times are available between now and the end of June. We offer a variety of programs with all activities linked to the curriculum. See the 'Group/Class visits' page for more details.
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.
