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Location
Best time
Visit on weekday mid-day (like Sunday afternoon) for a nearly empty museum experience where you can explore at your own pace without crowds
Visitor tip
If you're a Niagara Falls history enthusiast, this museum is worth the visit despite its dated appearance - focus on the historical exhibits, newspaper clippings of famous Niagara feats, daredevil exhibits, geological displays, and settler history rather than expecting modern wax figure quality
Visitor tip
Bring children expecting educational content about Niagara's history and daredevils - some exhibits are noted as potentially scary for younger kids, but the museum is very educational and engaging for school-age children and families
About Niagara Wax Museum of History
Life-size figures & regional artifacts. Opened in 1968, this museum explores regional history via life-size wax figures, photos & artifacts.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Wax Museum
- Highlights
- Daredevil exhibits, Niagara Falls history, geological displays, photo ops including barrel experience
- Admission
- $7.00 US
What visitors say
This gem of a museum in an unassuming souvenir shop. The person who runs the place is friendly and generous with their time and information. As for the wax figurines, this is more authentic than Madam Toussads; originally built slowly…
This was more of a paper mache museum rather than wax. A lot of figures looked like they were falling apart and no one looked like who they were portrayed as. I gave 3 stars just for the very interesting history of Niagara but very…
This place was a blast from the past! The attraction was empty when we enter in a Sunday mid day. We had the whole place to ourselves! It was informative and interesting but super super dated. Which was kinda fun, everything looked…
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Did You Know?
- Opened in 1968, the museum features wax figures originally built slowly by hand by the owners, giving it a handcrafted charm distinct from mass-produced competitors like Madame Tussauds
- The museum houses a dedicated Daredevil exhibit showcasing notable figures who attempted to conquer Niagara Falls, both successful and failed attempts
- Interactive exhibits include a barrel photo opportunity where visitors can pose in a barrel, plus animatronic displays of water rescue scenes throughout the museum space
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