Accessibility Guide

We at the Frontenac County Schools Museum are dedicated to accommodating your needs to the best of our ability. We recognize that there are pre-existing barriers within our building that may make it difficult to access some areas in the Museum. Below is a guide on barriers and accommodations that are in place. 

We welcome any inquiries, feedback, or resources regarding accessibility and accessibility improvement. Please contact us at (613) 544-9113 or info@fscmuseum.com.

Transportation

The Museum is located at 414 Regent St. in Barriefield Village. There are multiple forms of transportation available to travel to the Museum.

Bus Routes

602 (Arriving at the Museum): The bus comes from the downtown terminal. Get off at Highway 15/Wellington. Cross Highway 15, walk for approximately 100m and turn left onto Wellington St. Continue down Wellington St. and turn left onto Drummond St. Continue down Drummond St. The Museum is on the right, on the corner of Regent St. and Drummond St.

601 (Leaving the Museum): Exit the Museum, turn right and walk up Regent St. Turn left onto George St, walk down George St. and then turn right onto Wellington St. Turn right onto Highway 15. The bus shelter is approximately 100m ahead. The bus will take you back to the downtown bus terminal. 

60 (Arriving at the Museum): The bus comes from the downtown terminal. Get off at Highway 2/Highway 15, go right towards the intersection with the stop light. Turn right onto Highway 15 and continue down Highway 15 for approximately 200m. Turn left onto Wellington St. Continue down Wellington St. and turn left on Drummond St. Continue down Drummond St. The Museum is on the right, on the corner of Regent St. and Drummond St. 

60 (Leaving the Museum): Exit the Museum and go left on Regent St. Continue to Main St, turn left onto Main St. and continue until the fork in the road. Continue straight along Main St. until you reach Highway 2. Follow the sidewalk until you reach the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre, the bus shelter is in front. 

Taxi/Car Services

Amey’s Taxi Service: Amey’s Greenwood Taxi Limited or call 613-546-1111.

Modern City Taxi: Modern City Taxi or call 613-546-2222.

Uber: Download the Uber app to access this service.

Driving

Turn onto Wellington St. from Highway 15. Continue down Wellington St. and turn left onto Drummond St. The Museum is on the right at the corner of Regent St. and Drummond St. 

There is limited free street parking available. 

Entering the Museum

Barriefield Village is a quiet area, there is limited noise and traffic. 

To the left of the Museum entrance there is a ramp with handrails. There is a 1 inch bump at the bottom of the ramp. 

Directly out front of the Museum there are four 7 inch cement steps with hand rails. 

There is no automated push button for the Museum entrance. There is a 1 inch lip on the door frame of the Museum’s entrance. Once inside, you will be in the Museum vestibule. 

The Gallery

The door on the left side of the vestibule at the Museum’s entrance opens into the gallery. The space is approximately 12 feet wide, and large enough to accommodate a wheelchair.

The floors are carpeted and there are five large windows which allow for plenty of natural light. 

The Classroom

The door on the right side of the vestibule at the Museum’s entrance opens into the classroom. There are four rows of desks with approximately 2 feet between each row. The desks can be moved to accommodate a wheelchair or mobility aid if needed. 

The desks are of varying sizes to accommodate each visitor to the Museum. 

The floors are carpeted and there are five large windows which allow for plenty of natural light.

Washrooms

The Museum has one single-use gender-neutral washroom in the office, which can be accessed through the gallery side. 

The washroom is accessible by three 7.5 inch wooden steps, there is no ramp. There is no automated push button to open the door. 

The light switch is on the outside of the washroom on the left side. 

Service Animals

Animals pose additional risks to the integrity of the artefacts within the Museum. Pets are not permitted. Service animals supporting an individual with a disability are welcome. The Museum follows the AODA guidelines for service animals. Click this link to check out the AODA guidelines.

Language Barriers

All materials in the Museum are presented in English. We are currently developing a French version of our tours, please reach out to us if you have any questions regarding French tours if needed. We do not offer braille or ASL at the Museum