While this site has participated in Doors Open Ontario in the past, it is not part of the current season’s program. Please check the Home page for this year’s events and participating sites.

Niagara-on-the-Lake MuseumDoors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum

    The Niagara Historical Society opened this museum in 1907. It collects, preserves, researches, educates and promotes the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and area — inspiring a local history appreciation through engaging programs and exhibitions. During Doors Open, there will be pop-up curator-led tours of the exhibits and heritage baking samples. Visitors can also explore the latest exhibition, Curators: Our Eras Tour.

    The Niagara Historical Society was founded in 1895 and opened the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum in 1907. The museum collects, preserves, researches, educates and promotes the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and its communities — inspiring an appreciation of local history through engaging programs and exhibitions. Start by learning about the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake through this video. Check out their online exhibits through Google Arts & Culture. Learn about some of the town's historical figures through video cemetery tours

    Contact info

    43 Castlereagh Street
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
    E-mail: contact@nhsm.ca
    https://www.notlmuseum.ca

    Architecture

    Year built: High school building (built 1806), Memorial Hall (built 1906) and Link Building (built 1971)
    Building type:AttractionHistorical landmarkMuseumSchoolhouse
    Architect: W.B. Allan
    Architectural style:Italianate

    Dates/hours open

    Oct 18, 10:00am - Oct 18, 05:00pm

    Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; pop-up tours throughout the day