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Niagara Falls History Museum, Niagara Falls, ON

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Niagara Falls History Museum

Niagara Falls History Museum is a museum in Niagara Falls, ON, part of the Niagara Falls guide. Cost: under $25. Open year-round.

5810 Ferry St, Niagara Falls · Niagara Falls, ON

Why you should go…

This smart, modern museum near the Lundy's Lane battlefield digs into the real Niagara: the bloody War of 1812, the tightrope walkers and barrel riders who defied the falls, and the communities that grew up around the roar. It's affordable, engaging, and the perfect deep-dive after you've seen the water itself.

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  • #War of 1812
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  • #museum

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