Pieces of Canada Exhibition, Etsy Shiny & Bright Pop-up Shop, Film Series, Community Yoga, Holiday Concert Jazz and more.

Last chance to see Pieces of Canada.

We reached out into the community, and they responded. Over 140 artefacts have been loaned to the Museum for this exhibition. Community members have provided their artefacts and their idea on what makes it an important story about Canada's past.

Visitors have the opportunity to explore this exhibition with one of our tablets that provides the stories and added content such as video, audio and photos related to the story that the artefact tells. Check out this wonderful exhibition that was developed by the community. These are personal stories that collectively tell us something about our nation.
Pieces of Canada is on display in the OPG Temporary Gallery until December 31^st.

Etsy Shiny & Bright Pop-Up Shop

December 2, 10am - 4pm

Join us for our 2nd annual Shiny & Bright Holiday Market held at the beautiful Niagara Falls History Museum. Located in the heart of the tourist district, this event will bring together the finest Etsy artisans of the Niagara Region for a one of a kind, handmade holiday shopping experience. Participating Niagara Etsy Artisans will be scattered throughout the galleries and lobby of the museum, creating a unique shop, celebrate, and luxuriate in the collection experience. Guests are encouraged to look for the exciting 'museum collection inspired pieces' our artisans will be offering for sale. Admission to the museum will be just $2 and will be donated to our community via Project SHARE.

OPENING NEXT MONTH

SODOM ROAD

Image courtesy of the Niagara Falls (Ontario) Public Library, Farmers on Sodom Road., in Willoughby Township, over a century ago. The draught animals are harnessed to the cart using a Whippletree.

The History of Welland County, printed 1887, states that Sodom Road was first laid out as Concession Road 3 when Willoughby Township was first surveyed and mapped in 1787. Its northern end started at Chippawa at Lyon’s Creek Road and the southern end was at New Germany at the Willoughby-Bertie Town Line Road.

For more on the history of Sodom Road, click on the link below:

Sodom Road

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

There is always something going on Thursday Nights

The Niagara Falls History Museum is open until 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays and provides free access to the galleries and a variety of programmes for all ages. This month’s programmes include:

December 7
Film Series @ 7pm
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Angry Inuk (Canada, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, 2016) (85 mins.) Rated PG
Rated PG The accomplished director is front and centre in this outstanding modern documentary, addressing the camera directly and giving us an intimate view of the extraordinary land of the Innu, where seal-hunting is not only essential to life and limb but part of a sustainable economy. Awards: Hot Docs Festival, audience favourite; Santa Barbara International Film Festival: social justice award. Introduced by Joan Nicks

December 14
Community Yoga series @ 7pm
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Join Shine On Yoga for a FREE community yoga class. Relaxing hatha yoga class, geared toward reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep quality and maintaining or re-gaining your health. No yoga experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle and a yoga mat if you have one. Recommended for ages 16 and up. 20 Participants max, please come early to ensure a spot!

December 21
Holiday Jazz Concert @ 7pm
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Get into the holiday spirit with some festive jazz! Sip some hot chocolate while listening to singer Ashley St Pierre and pianist Adrean Farrugia.

December 28
Family Activity: Sleigh Craft @ 5-9pm
Get into the winter spirit by making a wooden sleigh ornament!

The Insiders

Also on Thursday nights, when you visit the Museum, you might run across one of our new crew of volunteers. These individuals have worked with us on coming up with a new perspective on looking at our history. There will be new people out each week, so make it a habit of stopping by.

Become a Member

Museum membership is inexpensive and an affordable way to find out about our community. Your membership gets you free admission to the Museum and current edition of our publication “Circa”, which is filled with great articles on local history. Past editions are also available for sale in our Gift Shop.

Individual Membership - $15
Family Membership - $25

For more information on other benefits, call the museum at 905-359-8327.

Educational Programs

The Museum has released the 2018 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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