Official name: Niagara Falls History Museum
Address: 5810 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S9, Canada
Open: Tuesday to Sunday
Closed: Monday
Date of establishment: 1874
Original architect: John Latshaw
If you love history, the Niagara Falls History Museum is a brilliant place to wrap up your visit to Niagara Falls or take a quick break after spending the day soaking in all the gorgeous views of the Falls. It lets you fully appreciate the Falls while learning everything about its history and the communities that have shaped their lives around it.
An interpretation of the Battle of Lundy's Lane during the War of 1812, this gallery also hosts an immersive exhibit that allows you to try on replicas of uniforms used during the war while exploring artifacts and weapons from that era.
This gallery teaches you a little about the social and cultural history of the community in the Niagara Falls region. Check out the interactive geology exhibit, which shows rocks extracted from different parts of the Falls. This gallery also hosts two other interactive exhibits: the bridge-building activity and the tightrope walk across the Falls.
Take a look at special artifacts from the Niagara region including a Fob made of Niagara Spar, a suspension bridge cable that once spanned the Niagara River, the costume worn by the only local daredevil to cross the Niagara Gorge, and other knick-knacks that will pique your interest.
Open hours: 10am to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday
10am to 9pm on Thursday
Closed: Monday
Address: 5810 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S9, Canada | Find on Maps
Nearby landmark: The Exchange - Cultural Hub & Market (42 meters)
Closest bus stop: Niagara Falls Museum
The entrance to Niagara Falls History Museum costs $6 inclusive of taxes. If you’re a student, you can get the same ticket for $5.
If you’re visiting the museum with your family, pay $20 for the admission of 5 people, including up to 3 adults. Children 5 years and under can enter the museum for free.
Yes, wheelchair users can access the museum using the ramps at both the front and back entrances.
Yes, the museum has a souvenir shop with many memorabilia, including locally-made products. Take home books, jewelry, toys, candies, or clothing as a reminder of your visit to Niagara Falls.
Yes, paid parking is available off Sylvia place to the South of the Niagara Falls History Museum.