What to do and see in Niagara Falls, Canada: The Best Museums

Ochre Gallery is located on the lobby level of the DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton Niagara Falls. Original works by local artists celebrating the great Canadian outdoors. The gallery features a 8ft6" totem pole "Eagle & Bear" by Elliott, carved in cedar in an impressive Northwest Coast design. Free entry, all works available for purchase.

Studio Vine Glass is owned and operated by Glassblower Steven Woodruff, a dedicated glass artist. He caters to the blossoming food and wine/beer/spirits industry here in Niagara Falls and creates a range of functional glass for your home and bar. Come watch live demonstrations or sign up for a workshop (please email for scheduling) and go home with a genuine, 100% Canadian-made souvenir.

Allways Antique Photo provides exceptional service with classic antique portrait, handmade original costumes in all sizes, antique frames and varity gifts at reasonable prices. No appointment neccessary, just walk in and dress up in antique costumes and have fun photo shoot.

The Museum is housed within the old Stamford Town Hall built in 1874. The Lundy's Lane Historical Society was given the building in 1971, becoming the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum. On January 1st, 2010, the City of Niagara Falls took direct operation of the museum and it became Niagara Falls History Museum. Housing a vast collection of Niagara Falls history, the Museum provides a showcase for the unique past of the famous city. The Museum's recent $12M renovation and expansion creates a dynamic space to examine and explore our diverse history. It re-opened to the public on July 21, 2012. The renovation and expansion was designed by Toronto architecture firm Moriyama and Teshima, and now features three remarkable galleries telling the most compelling Niagara Falls stories with engaging hands-on exhibitions. The Museum is located within steps of the Drummond Hill Cemetery, the focal point of the Battle of Lundy's Lane, considered the "bloodiest battle" of the War of 1812. The starting point for any trip to this battlefield will be a visit to the Museum.Besure to also check out the Battle Ground Hotel Museum and Willoughby Historical Museum.The Niagara Falls Museums are a municipally-run trio of sites dedicated to preserving the history of the City of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area. Using both artifacts and text, they highlight the large and small things that made up daily life in the area's rich history. The Niagara Falls History Museum looks at early Black history, the War of 1812, notables like Sir Isaac Brock and Laura Secord, and even historic souvenirs. The Battle Ground Hotel Museum focuses on early tourism, from a time when tourists came to see not just the falls but also the 1812 battlefield. And Willoughby Historical Museum looks at everyday rural life, as well as commemorating the Battle of Chippawa. All three sites offer extensive collections, as well as programs and activities for schools and the public. The History Museum and the Willoughby Museum also offer research opportunities.