School Tours

Explore one of Canada’s best 1812 collections in a space designed with an audio-visual ambience of war and hands-on activities in the Gale Family War of 1812 Gallery. Learn about the history of world-famous Niagara Falls, its community, its people and their stories in the Community Gallery. Return to experience rotating exhibits in the Ontario Power Generation Temporary Exhibition Gallery. Request a customized tour which reflects one or all of the galleries mentioned.

Kindergarten to Grade 12 | 45 minutes | $4 per student 

Walk in the footsteps of a 1812 soldier on the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield located at Drummond Hill Cemetery. Explore such topics as the lay of the land as it was in 1814, the experience of soldiers and civilians, tactics used in the battle, and the aftermath and effects of the battle. Listen to the stories of the people buried in one of Canada’s most historic cemeteries. From the famed Laura Secord, to daredevils, the Underground Railroad and everyday citizens, learn about the people who have lived in Niagara Falls and shaped our community.

Grade 3 to Grade 12 |  45 minutes | $4 per student

Combine both tours and get the best of both worlds. Begin by touring the Museum galleries, then walk to the Drummond Hill Cemetery for a tour focusing on the battlefield and the stories of those buried there.

Grade 3 to Grade 12 | 90 minutes | $5 per student

Situated a five-minute walk away from the Niagara Falls History Museum, the Battle Ground Hotel Museum is a restored 1850s tavern which sits on the site of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane. The tavern houses furnished period rooms and artifacts from the War of 1812. Students are guided through the experience of early tourism and tavern life of 1850’s Niagara and its fascination with the famed battlefield.

Please note the Battle Ground Hotel Museum is open for tours from April to October.

Grade 3 to Grade 12 | 30 minutes | $3 per student