Unearthing Lake Ontario’s Untouched Shipwreck
Beneath the surface of Lake Ontario, where sunlight fades and silence takes over, a mystery has been waiting… untouched for over two centuries.
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Eggs-treme Easter Fun at the Museum
Spring has sprung, and Kingston families are invited to hop into a day of Easter excitement during the fourth annual Eggs-treme Easter Fun at the Museum.
Family Day Weekend at the Great Lakes Museum
From Saturday, February 14 to Monday, February 16, families are invited to drop in and explore the museum while enjoying special interactive activities designed just for the long weekend.
Lifelong Learning Club: Seasickness – Exploring Disease on Boats
The Lifelong Learning Club returns to the Great Lakes Museum with another fascinating talk designed for curious minds and lifelong learners
Slashing Into Medical Horror
Each Sunday afternoon, the series dives into a different era and anxiety surrounding medicine, identity, and the body. Before each screening, Museum curator Rowena McGowan and film scholar Dr. Dan Vena will introduce the film.
Wreck of the George A. Marsh
January 19, 2026, the Lifelong Learning Club at the Great Lakes Museum invites curious minds to explore this haunting chapter of local history
Last Boat on the Lake
Join us for a thought-provoking evening as we screen Last Boat on the Lake, a powerful new documentary by researcher and filmmaker Hannah Harrison January 16th at the Great Lakes Museum.
The Great White Hurricane of 1913
Join the Great Lakes Museum for a riveting deep dive into The Great White Hurricane of 1913, the deadliest storm ever recorded on the Great Lakes.
Festive Family Fun at the Museum
From December 20–22, December 27–29, and January 2–4, the museum will be decked out with hands-on holiday crafts, interactive games, winter-themed activities
The Mysterious Sinking of the Waubano
Uncover one of the most chilling unsolved maritime tragedies in Great Lakes history at The Mysterious Sinking of the Waubano