Niagara Falls. City of

Niagara Falls Museums, Niagara Falls History Museum
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Record #: NIA5539 Last Modified: 05 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 03 Jan 2013
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionThe Niagara Falls History Museum is owned by the city of Niagara Falls, and is run by the City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums. The museum offers tours, and groups/clubs to the schools and public. The building is located in the former Stamford Township Hall which was erected in 1874 and is designated as a historic building. The museum consists of three galleries: the Gale Family "War of 1812" Gallery; the Niagara Falls Community Gallery (2 million years of Niagara Falls history); and a Temporary Exhibit Gallery. 
 
Educational Kits can be rented to schools and libraries etc for $10/week. There are two kits, Pioneers, and the War of 1812 focusing on the Battle of Lundy's Lane. 
HoursTue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10 am-5 pm * Thu 10 am-9 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll
LanguagesEnglish
FeesAdmission - Admission - Adults $5; Students & Children 6-19 yrs $4; Family (up to five people, max three adults) $15; Children under 6 are Free
EventsThe OPG Gallery houses rotating exhibitions from international museums and from own collection. 
@ the Museum Thursday Night offers a variety of programs every week and admission after 5 pm is free.
Contact Information
Address & Map
5810 Ferry St
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S9
 
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Located In CommunityNiagara Falls
IntersectionMain St and Ferry St
Office Phone905-358-5082
Fax905-358-0920
E-Mailnfhmuseums@niagarafalls.ca
Websitewww.niagarafallsmuseums.ca
Primary ExecutiveClark Bernat, Manager; Email: cbernat@niagarafalls.ca
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity
Established1971
FundingMunicipal - City of Niagara Falls
Subjects
SubjectsEducational programs ; Local history ; Museums ; Tours
Broader TermsCultural facilities ; Education ; Fields of study ; History ; Recreation ; Recreation services ; Social sciences