New Exhibit Opening, Regency Dance, Winter Film series and more.
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   NEW EXHIBIT OPENING IN JANUARY
 
Picture of an Owl

Exploring "Nature" at the Museum
(January 16 - April 20, 2015)
Learn about the different subject areas of biodiversity, for example the broad perspective of habitats, the relationships between species within food webs, and the gene pools of particular species.
 
Habitat destruction is the most serious threat to biodiversity, but there are others as well. Particular problems in this era of globalization are the trade in endangered species and the introduction of non-native species, which can have devastating consequences. Fortunately there are people and organizations that strive to preserve or restore native habitats and species, and Nature encourages participation in these efforts.
 
This exhibition also examines the experience of owls with eleven beautiful owl specimens that examine the fascinating and less well-known aspects of owl behaviour, biology and lifestyle.  The exhibition closes on April 20th.


Hands-on Nature logoHands-On Nature:
Preserving the diversity of life on Earth is not only beneficial but essential to humanity. Discover biodiversity and the dangers that threaten its delicate balance.
  

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Northern Owls:
Discover creatures that are active at night and secretive during the day—the owl! Explore eleven different species and their habitats.
 

New Winter Film Series
 

The Niagara Falls Museums is pleased to announce our Winter Film Series on Jazz Drama. Programmed and introduced by film critic Joan Nicks, Jazz Dramas is a special series of jazz-based films with memorable characters and stories set in significant social eras, and featuring performances by some of the giants of jazz music. 

@ the Museum Thursday Nights


 



Free Admission every Thursday night from 5 - 9 p.m. Make us a habit. 

Below are the activities on the schedule for this month:

 
January 8 - Regency Dance:
A group of people dancing.

Step back in time with 1812 Period Dancing accompanied by a live fiddler! Dances for all ages are made up of simple steps, no prior experience needed.  Dress up in 1812 clothing is welcome but not mandatory.

January 15 -  The Owl Foundation:
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Join John Potter from The Owl Foundation for a talk on various owl species around the province. Learn how to recognize their calls and what you can do to keep them safe in our urban environment.



January 22 - Playwrights Niagara:
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Local writers, Ann Snead and Tina Yeung Moore of "Playwrights Niagara" will present an entertaining dramatic reading of their plays, An Ordinary Guy and Figuring Jack. Playwrights Niagara includes 8 professional Niagara area writers who support one another in the conception, development and presentation of their work.


January 29 - Winter Film Series:
Screen shot of a man and a woman.Cabin in the Sky
(Vincente Minnelli 1943)  98 mins.
Rated PG: The wife of a gambler tries to save his soul in a showcase musical starring the incomparable singer Ethel Waters, and featuring Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Co-starring Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson and Lena Horn in her first substantial film role. Oscar nomination, best music, original song, 1944.

Educational Programs

The Museum has released the 2015 educational program offerings for teachers. There are a few new programs that fit the Ontario Curriculum as well as Museum and Battlefield tours.

We are also excited to be working with Niagara Falls Transit on offering free bus transportation to elementary school children.
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