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Museum Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 9pm
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Tool of Tools Opens January 21st
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023 - SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2023
Drawing inspiration from different interactions and movements in our everyday lives, this exhibition highlights Niagara’s community, culture, and connectivity. Empowering artwork that will allow space for authentic conversations, the collection reflects on the most frequently symbolized part of not only the human body but of human interaction.
Wayne Moore is an artist who was born in Portland, Jamaica and raised in Toronto, Canada. His mix of vibrant colours and intricacies stems from his Jamaican cultural roots intertwined with his passion for spreading positive, uplifting energy. Wayne and his family moved to Niagara in 2020. A McMaster University alumni and a CFL running-back for the BC Lions, Moore describes art as his hidden peace of mind and balance, allowing viewers to appreciate his collaboration of colours and textures. Showcasing his artwork through in-depth storytelling, authentic experiences, and versatile exposure allows Moore to express forms of his imagination and constant ideas through his creations.
"My creative product is constantly evolving, discovering endless visions."- W.M.
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Winter Film Series Starts Up Jan. 26th
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 @ 6:45pm
Joan Nicks returns this winter to program another film series here at the Niagara Falls History Museum. Join her for a look at Rob Reiner and his movies starting on January 26th at 6:45pm and continuing every other Thursday.
For more information, click here
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Tutmania: The Great Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun Feb 2nd
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023 @ 7:00pm
Let’s embark on a journey back 100 years ago, when the world became enraptured with the treasures of Tut. Learn about the discovery of Tutankhamen and how it influenced the world around him in the 1920s.... all the way until today, a century later!
Laura Ranieri Roy is founder and director of Ancient Egypt Alive (2013) and its emerging affiliates Ancient Greece Alive and Ancient Worlds Alive. Her vision is to educate and inspire history lovers about great civilizations through learning events, online resources and travel experiences.
To register, please click here
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New Books Available in Our Gift Shop
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EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 8, 2023
We are happy to share that we have two new books from Joan Nicks available to purchase in our gift shop. These books are the result of years of research on movie theatres and motels in and around Niagara Falls. You can get the two books together plus a set of postcards for $60 here at the Niagara Falls History Museum.
For more information on these books, click here
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Last Chance for A Woman's Work Is Never Done
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EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 8, 2023
The definition of Women’s Work has evolved over time. Once, it defined any work historically undertaken by women, especially domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and child rearing. As we enter a new decade of the 21st-century and gender roles continue to shift and grow, we understand that women’s work is a much more complex, all-encompassing term that defines all work that women do, both paid and unpaid.
By weaving together a collection of Niagara Falls stories, this exhibition seeks to celebrate the diversity of women’s roles within the labour force. It highlights not only the success of women in traditional roles, like teaching and nursing, but also showcases the strong contributions carved out by female leaders in our community as artists, broadcasters, activists, historians, managers, and politicians.
Check out this wonderful exhibition developed by the Museum team.
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Interested in Museum Membership?
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Discounted Museum Programmes & Events
Why not get a membership and have access to all of our great programmes at a discount.
Family Membership $40
Individual Membership $25
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In the 1820s, a young Irish boy by the name of John Joseph Lynch saw a picture of the Horseshoe Falls and decided that it was a natural place for people to worship God. The boy became a priest in the Congregation of the Missions, and came to Texas in 1846. In 1856, he founded a Seminary near Lewiston, New York, which is now Niagara University. As Archbishop of Toronto, he obtained six acres of land overlooking the Falls on the Canadian side in 1861, and deeded it to the Loretto nuns, who had established themselves in Toronto since their arrival from Ireland in 1847. This land was adjacent to Our Lady of Peace Church. On this land was a tavern known as The Canada House, which was renovated and converted into a convent and school by the nuns.
For more on the Loretto Academy, click here
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