This 19th century defense tower made for a nice short visiting location. The tower is about three stories tall and you get almost full access to the structure. The large canon gun is up top, quarters and storage are down below. The entry level has exhibits and artifacts to look at. They also have some items you can handle and even costumes to try on. There are displays that give further information for the various parts of the building. The condition of the structure is impressive. The structure isn't very large, so you won't be there for very long, but the price is reasonable for the size of the tower. The area around the tower is nice. The ground around the tower is up high relative to the water. You can also get right down to the water quite easily. This helps make for a few nice photo opportunities. I will say that I saw a lot more trash hanging around than I am used to seeing at Canadian sites. If in Kingston or driving by, it is worth a trip. I would not recommend coming from a distance however just to see this. Three adults, one small child for $12 helps take this 3 star attraction (due to the brevity) to 4 stars.

Great little museum for able bodied visitors, three floors, awkward stairs and confined spaces. Nominal entry fee, but SUPER-COOL access to a maintained Martello Tower with an intact cannon, that provides a great perspective on 1840's Kingston. Smaller groups only, it is a small museum. Suitable for children who know not to touch artifacts.

People throw their garbage into the moat around the tower, making it unsightly and dirty. Put up netting to prevent this or get park staff to clean it up maybe. There are plenty of garbage cans in the area, but they were also crammed full so not really preventing the filth. The area used to be much better taken care of.

Great little piece of nicely preserved Canadian historical architecture. It’s technically free to get in but they take donations (suggested is $5). NOTE: there are 3 levels and the stairs to get up or down are very narrow.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

A true treasure for Kingston and Canada! This well preserved Martello Tower tells the history of defending Canada in the mid-1800s. With three levels to explore and many displays with full descriptions, enjoy an hour or more at this must-see attraction!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Great little museum with a lot of history and fun facts. Definitely take up on the free tour guide option. Jimmy who was out your guide did an amazing job and made this a very informative and enjoyable experience. The surrounding area is very beautiful as well!

It is always good to visit a historic site and then explain to your kids about history, why it was put that location, why the cannon is pointing to the lake, how it is constructed, etc. Good to spend time with family. The surrounding park is also very nice.

We had fun doing the private investigation activity with haunted walk...the place is haunted warning I would give is don't insult them they may show up but they were very interactive in the building and wanting to socialize with us …

Tower is open from Victoria Day to Labour Day. There is no way to change this on the review page. Can't even verify as a business because the mailing address is different then the Museum address. -Director, Murney Tower Museum

Fantastic little museum. Worth your time to visit. By donation. Very glad we stopped to visit! Surrounding area is beautiful.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Absolute hidden gem in Kingston. I was pleasantly surprised how much history this location has. I went about 2 weeks ago, and had a fantastic tour from Jimmy.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait

A very educational experience as it provides a realistic glimpse into the life of a 19th century soldier in Upper Canada as they defended the shores of Lake Ontario from potential American invasion.

It's a very cool area to explore. It's not very big and therefore does not take too long to go through.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The staff member (Matthew) was awesome very knowledgeable and friendly. A must see if your in the area.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Unfortunately was closed for the season so we could only see the outside. It would be nice if it had stayed open a couple weeks into September instead of closing after labour day.

Make sure you book your tour ahead of time right now. The pricing is all on donations, so contribute what you can, and enjoy this great snap shot into the past!

Part of the fortifications of the war of 1812. Got the atmosphere!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Fascinating historic building!! The highlight of our trip!!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

very interesting and rich museum to visit .. forgotten chapters os Canadian history
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

A National Historic Site that you must visit. Staff is great & knowledgeable. Kids will enjoy dressing up in costume. Beautiful place.

Good place to visit. Doesn't take long to go through. Would be helpful if opened longer (I understand only open July and August)?

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Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Pretty cool old tower on the water! The museum isn't open though. Neat Scouts Canada and Girl Guides creation right by it too.

Really neat to visit, entry by donation
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

We went at night fora ghost challenge. We had some great activity. Thank you to Phantoms of Yore for the great time.

Historical place
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

The staff was very welcoming and we've had an interesting tour. The tower is fully based on donations. Worth it!

We missed the season, but found out more ar Fort Henry later, fascinating waste of money by the British army!

Very interesting place
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Historical all through, great for kids to learn.. admission fee for all. Short for the cost of admission.

Excellent that these tower are taken care of and the history of the city has been preserved

Worth 30-45 minutes on three levels with only narrow stairs accessing the three levels.

Great mini museum. Fun to check out. Takes maybe 30 minutes. Entrance is by donation.

Old defensive tower with accessibility as you would expect of an impenetrable fort.

A must see if you are ever in Kingston it's free, parking was a little difficult.

Very cool place, right on the water so there's a beautiful scene behind it

A monument to see along he way from Kingston to the correctional center

*It was extremely interesting. *It wasn't crowded. *It's kid friendly.

I love this Historic site and the park way Bayside. Amazing place

Love the history of this place, worth to visit if you're around

Nice place to refresh!! FYI, parking lot is free since 17:00.

If the walls could talk, imagine the stories they would tell.

Really cool! Would definitely recommend. I would go again!

It was hard to find parking here but the place is so nice.

Family friendly beach park with an amazing old tower ~

Such an amazing place to go and staff are so friendly!

Well laid out and informative. Good value for only $5

Very educational, worth the visit, only $5 admission.

Très jolie, bâtisse gratuite. 10 minutes maximum. :)

The staff here were awesome and very knowledgeable.

Free and educational! Why not have a quick peek?

Historical military site along St Lawrence river

Great escape room very hard and a little spooky

No parking space and it’s in the construction

nice to drop by and check out the museum.

harassed by a scary homeless man here

Great example of the fortifications

Great little piece of history !

Was a nice pìece of history.

Intéressant mais sans plus

Small and over priced.

Beaucoup d information

Today is doors open.

Very cool experiance

Amazing architecture

Nice fortification

interesting place

Interesting place

Historical place

Short and sweet.

Beautiful place

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Cool place.

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