Niagara Falls History Museum

We visited the Niagara Falls history museum during one of its free Thursday evening admissions (5PM - 9PM). Although the gift shop was definitely closed during that late hour, we were still greeter by staff at the counter and got to tour all 2 floors of the museum. It's small, but provides a lot of insight and history beyond just the falls itself, and it's tourism; Going as far back to the war between Americans and British in the 1800's. The top floor is al history, while the first floor is like a gallery with many artworks and decorative pieces themed around the Niagara falls. The museum is an easy 10-30 minute exploration, and worth visiting if you're visiting the Niagara area. A hidden gem in the tourist city!

I held my gender reveal here at the Theatre and was very happy. Tables, chairs and white linens were available, the room was otherwise fairly bare/neutral which made for a great canvas. Johnathan was very prompt to reply, kind enough to meet with us and show the space. It is in a convenient location with ample parking (paid, weekends free) and the theatre itself is a nice bright space with natural lighting, close to an exterior exit and washroom. The staff were all very nice and though I have always loved the museum, I will recommend them for functions too!

Nice little museum! The 1812 exhibit is really well done, with some very interesting artifacts. An interactive timeline would have been helpful, but we'll put together never the less. The 2nd floor covers off a history of the region, and a nice war exhibit too. The gallery was closed to the public because of a private group, a little annoying. Maybe call before hand to make sure you can access all of the museum.

Here's an edited version of your Google review: Stepping into the Niagara Falls History Museum felt like stepping back in time! The friendly staff gave us a nice welcomed, and I was instantly captivated by the three fascinating exhibitions. The one that truly stole the show was the journey through the history of Niagara Falls itself - amazing! While the 1950s fashion exhibit had some dazzling pieces, I felt the display could have used a bit more pizzazz. Perhaps a touch of vintage flair in the presentation would have elevated the experience. Overall, a captivating visit that left me wanting to delve even deeper into the rich history of this incredible region.

Finally a serious museum and not that touristtraps from downtown. Expect history here! Very interesting. You can also watch a 45min movie. Very friendly stuff. Admission only 6 Dollar. Nice giftshop too! Worth a visit!

I base this opinion on the multitude of other town history museums I have visited. This one is lacking, and is very small for all the history that Niagara Falls offers. There are three rooms, one of which is a rotating exhibit. One is the War of 1812 and the other goes over geology, tourism, war and the city - all kind of mashed up. Most of the other small town museums run on donation. Its $6 to get in, parking is $1.50 hr. You will only need an hour here unless you watch a video. I feel that this museum should be free and run by donation. Note that there was open drug use in the parking lot and a lot of zombies wandering about. We were the only visitors and had the museum to ourselves. Staff was very friendly.

It is a small local museum which is well-curated and taken care of. I enjoyed visiting it and learning the history of Niagaras falls region. It was pretty empty on Saturday. Highly recommend to visit, especially if you’re into history.

It is a nice and has interesting exhibitions. Me, my wife and the kids enjoyed so much the 1812 section which was designed in a great way where you can enjoy a short video showing recreated scenes. Also it was amazing to put on the replica uniform from the War of 1812 and carrying a riffle.. The kids enjoyed it the most. In the 2nd floor there are another exhibition that will get you immersed in the history of the iconic City of Niagara Falls. We enjoyed the most three interactive stations in this gallery that allow us to touch mother nature, span the gorge and become a daredevil. There are 4 places to park infront of the museum on the main street. And I think there is parking lot on the back ( we didn't try that as we parked infront of the museum ). The visit may take around one hour.