Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum

Local history you never would’ve imagined

Discover the unique history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and see one of the most important local history collections in Ontario. The Museum features permanent and temporary exhibits, special events and a lovely gift shop.

You’ll be surprised to learn that Niagara-on-the-Lake provided a new home for refugees, served as the first capital of Upper Canada, was a battleground during the War of 1812, and has been visited by millions as a vacation destination for over 100 years.

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43 Castlereagh St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada

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#4 of 19 Museums in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Ranked #4 of 19 Museums in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Dianne S

Reading, Pennsylvania

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Very nice collection of artifacts and explanations very interesting. A great place to get an overview of the area. Very friendly staff

tct1976

Toronto, Canada

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Museum is small, but has a lot of great artifacts and exhibits. We did the walking tour, offered through the museum. It was so informative, a great way to learn about the long history of NOTL.

Lee A

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What a wonderful small museum. It packs a punch with the history of the First Nations, the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and its role a capital of Upper Canada (and its burning by American troops...

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