Niagara Falls History Museum facts for kids
The Niagara Falls History Museum is a cool place to learn about the past of Niagara Falls, a city in Ontario, Canada. It's a local history museum, which means it focuses on the stories and events that happened right there in the community.
A Building with a Long Story
The museum is located inside a very old building. This building was once called the Stamford Township Hall. It was built way back in 1874. Imagine all the history this building has seen!
In 1974, the building was officially recognized as a "Historic Building." This happened under a special law called the Ontario Heritage Act. This law helps protect important old buildings so they can be enjoyed for many years.
How the Museum Began
The building became a museum thanks to a group called the Lundy's Lane Historical Society. They received the building in 1971. At that time, it was known as the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum.
Later, on January 1, 2010, the City of Niagara Falls took over running the museum. That's when it got its current name, the Niagara Falls History Museum.
What You'll Discover Inside
Today, the museum holds a huge collection of items that tell the story of Niagara Falls. It's a great place to see how people lived, worked, and played in the past.
The museum got a big makeover and expansion. About $12 million was spent to make it even better! It reopened its doors to the public on July 21, 2012. The new design was created by a famous architecture company called Moriyama and Teshima, from Toronto.
The museum is also very close to the Drummond Hill Cemetery. This cemetery is a famous spot because it's where the Battle of Lundy's Lane took place in 1812. This battle was a very important event in Canadian history.
