Visitors to the Niagara Falls History Museum in the heart of Niagara Falls will experience history first-hand during their visit. While here, try on a replica uniform from the War of 1812, feel the heft of a musket, build a bridge to span the Niagara Gorge, or walk the tightrope like the daredevils from the past.  The flagship museum offers the most comprehensive visit to the history of the Museum, along with an active programmed schedule.

New Exhibit: Picture Yourself Here
The photographic attraction of Niagara Falls

Curated by: Alexandre Campeau-Vallée
Exhibition dates: 9 August 2026 to 10 January 2027

Since the very first photograph of the falls was taken in 1840, the camera has shaped the imagination and environment of Niagara Falls. With the exhibition Picture Yourself Here / The Photographic Attraction of Niagara Falls, Alexandre Campeau-Vallée presents a unique dialogue between his photographs of the falls—created specifically for this project—and a selection of artifacts drawn from the museum’s collection. Produced in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair in Urban Landscape, this exhibition explores how photography has shaped one of the world’s most famous landscape icons.