The Kings County Museum is located in scenic Hampton, New Brunswick. We offer genealogy research, themed exhibits on local history, viewing of the Kings County Gaol (jail) built in 1840, all to connect you to your historic past!
Kings County Museum and Old County Gaol
Hampton, New Brunswick
- Type
- Museum/Gallery
- Address
- 27 Centennial Road, Hampton, NB, Canada
Get directions - Hours
- Summer: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am to 4:30pm Off-Season: Thursday and Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00
- Phone
- 506 832-6009
Amenities
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Family-Friendly -
Guided Tour -
Parking
Fun Facts
The old Kings County Gaol was built in Kingston, and 30 years later was disassembled and moved to Hampton and reassembled on the new site.
Location
27 Centennial Road, Hampton, NB, Canada
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