Niagara Falls History Museum, Ontario, Canada
4.5 (179 reviews) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #25 in Niagara Falls Speciality Museums
Nice combination of exhibitons!
The Museum is housed within the old Stamford Town Hall built in 1874. The Lundy's Lane Historical Society was given the building in 1971, becoming the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum. On January 1st, 2010, the City of Niagara Falls took direct operation of the museum and it became Niagara Falls History Museum. Housing a vast collection of Niagara Falls history, the Museum provides a showcase for the unique past of the famous city. The Museum's recent $12M renovation and expansion creates a dynamic space to examine and explore our diverse history. It re-opened to the public on July 21, 2012. The renovation and expansion was designed by Toronto architecture firm Moriyama and Teshima, and now features three remarkable galleries telling the most compelling Niagara Falls stories with engaging hands-on exhibitions. The Museum is located within steps of the Drummond Hill Cemetery, the focal point of the Battle of Lundy's Lane, considered the "bloodiest battle" of the War of 1812. The starting point for any trip to this battlefield will be a visit to the Museum.Besure to also check out the Battle Ground Hotel Museum and Willoughby Historical Museum.The Niagara Falls Museums are a municipally-run trio of sites dedicated to preserving the history of the City of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area. Using both artifacts and text, they highlight the large and small things that made up daily life in the area's rich history. The Niagara Falls History Museum looks at early Black history, the War of 1812, notables like Sir Isaac Brock and Laura Secord, and even historic souvenirs. The Battle Ground Hotel Museum focuses on early tourism, from a time when tourists came to see not just the falls but also the 1812 battlefield. And Willoughby Historical Museum looks at everyday rural life, as well as commemorating the Battle of Chippawa. All three sites offer extensive collections, as well as programs and activities for schools and the public. The History Museum and the Willoughby ...
Address
5810 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 1S9 Canada
Mobile
Website
http://niagarafallsmuseums.ca/exhibitions/current/niagarafalls150-aspx
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 5:51
User Ratings
4.5 based on (179 reviews)
Reviews
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4RetroDiver 5:00 PM Aug 28, 2021
Looking to be educated about the area? Begin here.
If you're coming to Niagara Falls for a history lesson, start here. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. There is a lot about the War of 1812, but also much more about the history and science of the area, including items about present-day Niagara Falls and the people. Because of Covid some of the interactive exhibits are out of service, however they incorporated QR codes on the displays which link to videos about the exhibit. I recommend bringing a headset/headphones. Other reviews will mention that visiting the museum was free due to the pandemic, but as of the middle of August 2021 they are charging $5/person. Four stars because the parking lot was closed due to construction but this information was no where to be found prior to our arrivial.
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5Ellen 5:00 PM May 21, 2022
A Pearl of a Find
The Niagara Falls History Museum is hidden gem just waiting for the tourist to find. The museum reveals the interesting history of the city of Niagara Falls as well as the history of the actual waterfalls. Visitors will enjoy the wealth of materials shared in the displays. The Gift Shop has many interesting item,s.
