Established in 1895, the Niagara Historical Society is dedicated to understanding the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The most important aspect of the work of the Society is the maintenance of the Museum collection which began in 1896 and is one of Ontario's most important collections. Plan a visit to the Niagara Historical Society Museum to discover the unique stories of historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Located 20km north of Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake provided a new home for refugees, was the capital of Upper Canada, was in the middle of a war zone and visited by millions as a place of recreation for over 100 years; these stories play a major role in the development of Canada.
The Forgotten Years
October 15, 2009 - April 15, 2010
An examination of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the eyes of local artists. From 1929 to 1973, Niagara-on-the-Lake was off the map when it came to prosperity and tourism, many talented individuals found a sense of community through their art and worked together to depict the town as it was at the time. Other artists recognized the value of the town and moved to the community or painted it as it was. A small rural town with one of Canada's most diverse and fascinating history.
Our Story
Permanent Exhibition
As visitors enter the Museum they will explore 9,000 years of history in first gallery of the Museum.
February 2010
Admission by Donation
For the entire month of February, the Niagara Historical Museum is 'pay what you want' for all Niagara-on-the-Lake residents.
March 23rd, 2010
The Memory Project Workshop
Working with the Historica-Dominion Institute, the museum will host a workshop that will record experiences of Canadian Armed Services personnel.
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