Located directly next to the Amtrak train depot in Niagara Falls (which is historically…read moresignificant), this museum is clear, concise, with reproductions of first and second person accounts of the trip to freedom (Canada) near Niagara Falls. Before 1848, this was done with a trip on a rowboat or ferry; after 1848 a train suspension bridge was the preferred highway to freedom. The museum takes 30-60 minutes to explore, and it's beautifully done in multimedia. The gift shop is worth a look too: Volumes of history, and T-shirts. As I was driving away, I looked over Whirlpool Drive to the gorge, and saw the ruins of the old suspension bridge. It made the heart ache: So much human drama happened there, and now it's incognito.

Let's talk about the Underground Railroad Heritage Center and Museum. From the moment you walk in,…read moreyou're warmly greeted by the staff, who guide you on whether to take the self-guided or guided tour. Before and after your visit, the gift shop is worth exploring, it's filled with meaningful items. I picked up a Black History Matters shirt and was very pleased with the quality. For the tour itself, I had a young guide who was both knowledgeable and engaging. As a local, he tied the history to personal experiences, which made the stories even more impactful. The tour was very informative and offered insight into another side of the Underground Railroad routes that many people don't often hear about. The location is also convenient--if you're traveling by Amtrak to Canada, the museum is in the same building, making it a great activity before your train. The cost is a small fee, and absolutely worth every bit for the experience and knowledge gained. A must-visit if you're in the area.

Huge! We did 2 sections:…read more1. European household goods. Educational. Relaxing. 2. Dinosaurs. A massive exhibit. The best I have ever seen. $68.93 CAD for admission for 2. $9.60 CAD for coffee and hot chocolate.

Such an amazing museum always love to go back when they have mew exhibitions. From dinosaurs to…read moreancient Egypt they cover many fun and interesting historical timelines definitely recommend.

I was AWESOME ,AMAZING..It was nice seeing the wax museum of celebrities. Fun to walk around. I…read morewould go again..

I got the package deal of doing Ripley's, this place, and the selfie museum at a discounted rate…read more It's an ok experience. There are some that are dead-on for the celebrity to the point of it being creepy. Others look like a 5-year-old did them and look nothing like the celebrity. Nonetheless its a fun time and worth the visit, just not at full price.

Buffalo, and the world at large are so very fortunate to have this remarkable campus of Wright…read morebuildings. Wright called the Martin House his magnum opus and a visit will show you why. So much more than just a house, you have the main house, pergola, conservatory, gardeners cottage and Barton House. There are several standard tour options but also specialized tours (like candlelight and women of the Martin House). You can check out the visitors center and wander the grounds for free, but to access the interior you need to book a tour. It is absolutely worth it! The tour guides are well informed and each has their own spin on what they feature, so even if you've taken a tour before, you can go again and learn something additional. I've doon the basic tour, an in depth tour and a candle light tour. The basic tour still gives you an amazing experience with lots of information, but the other tours allow you to experience more of the space (like the second story bedrooms and the Barton House). You end the tour with information about the carriage house (it is also home to the gift shop). You have time after your tour to take in the beauty of the pergola and Nike statue. So many amazing nooks to explore and such beautifully maintained and manicured grounds. If you love architecture, you need to make a stop here.

Today was my first time visiting and we came for an open house, celebrating Darwin Martin's…read morebirthday. We did a self guided tour and having docents in every room of the house really enabled us to learn a lot. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and knowledgeable, especially Doug who knew the answers to all of our questions! He let us know about the extended tour as well so we plan to come back so we can see the rest of the house and additional buildings. Whether you come just to walk the grounds or opt to see the inside of the house, I highly recommend!

I would definitely skip this museum!…read more I was expecting a lot more from this museum considering the name. It could have had more about the history of the falls, it's significance to the residents, more indigenous history, some underground railroad history, maybe some scientific facts about the falls. They had a random tattoo exhibit. They went into a war that I didn't even know happened so I did learn something but I was disappointed. The highlight was the gift shop. They have awesome soaps, magnets and eclipse watching glasses. The bug artwork and taxidermy dog were creepy but cool. If you are a local I would come to support. If you're visiting don't bother. Hate to be hard on a museum but this was disappointing! Staff was friendly as usual.

It is a nice and has interesting exhibitions. Me, my wife and the kids enjoyed so much the 1812…read moresection which was designed in a great way where you can enjoy a short video showing recreated scenes. Also it was amazing to put on the replica uniform from the War of 1812 and carrying a riffle.. The kids enjoyed it the most. In the 2nd floor there are another exhibition that will get you immersed in the history of the iconic City of Niagara Falls. We enjoyed the most three interactive stations in this gallery that allow us to touch mother nature, span the gorge and become a daredevil. There are 4 places to park infront of the museum on the main street. And I think there is parking lot on the back ( we didn't try that as we parked infront of the museum ). There is a gift shop where you can buy souvenirs. The visit may take around one hour.

The Canadian Automotive Museum is a hidden gem in downtown Oshawa. Housed in a historic 1920s…read moredealership, its two floors showcase over 75 rare vehicles, including Lightning McQueen and Canada's first hybrid. While slightly cramped, the informative displays and friendly staff make it an essential stop for history buffs.

The building is not the best, with many pillars blocking your view, no elevator and cars placed…read morevery close together (sometimes behind one another, making viewing hard), but if you like old cars this is a great destination. There's a lot of information provided and most are lovingly restored. There's even a replica Model T / tiny McLaughlin-Buck you/your kids can sit in. Most cars are from the first half of the 20th century, with almost none from the 70s and later so if that is your interest adjust your expectations.

As a die-hard Jurassic fan, the exhibition was a must-see for me, and I'm so happy it didn't…read moredisappoint. The dinosaurs were huge and incredibly life-like, and the chance to interact with the smaller animals was a nice touch. I went with my brother and his best friend and we all had a great time!

Jurassic World The Exhibition is a nice little attraction. It offer glimpses of the plot of the…read moreJurassic Park movie series (which are based on the Michael Crichton novel). It's certainly entertaining. The exhibit consists of a guided tour of about 5 main showrooms: 1. Mechanized Brachiosaurus + dinosaur incubator/hatchery. 2. Human in a Velociraptor costume. 3. Mechanized T-Rex. 4. Mechanized Ankylosaurus. 5. Two large dinosaurs from the T-rex family. The animatronics is pretty good. The robots are large, with pretty fluid motion. The skin is very realistic looking. On the down side, it's not a very elaborate exhibit. It's only 5 rooms, with some waiting areas between the rooms. The exhibit lasts 45 minutes. The prices are steep. Adults are $45.99. Children 3-15 are $36.99. So, you don't get a good value for your hard-eaned money. There are rangers/actors throughout the exhibit. They help make the exhibition a little more lively. The exhibit is entertaining for all ages, but is probably better suited for young kids (about 4-10). What would improve the experience? 1. Reduce the prices. 2. Give the rangers/actors better speakers. It was very difficult to hear what they were saying. 3. Improve on the backdrops. They are large drapes which are somewhat uninspired. 4. Improve on the lighting/sound. You could create much more dramatic setting by putting on some loud speakers. 5. Improve on the giftshop. Drop the prices, and add more items.

Probably the most fun I had during my Niagara Falls trip. You will get soaked, no way around it…read more:), but in a good way. It's just so much fun to be up close to the falls; there is no experience like it. It's affordable, fun, and just an incredible experience; I can't understate it. Well worth crossing back over for a little bit on my Canadian vacation. Now, it's not without its problems, but it's such a good time that these can be overlooked. Seagulls run this place. The whole area smells like a zoo, because the seagulls run the place; we're just there visiting. They're not aggressive. I passed by a couple with their babies, and they didn't do anything, but they can and do poop anywhere. Best bet is to keep your poncho on until you get back to your car, because they can and will poop on you and pooped on people when I was there.

Another must do when visiting Niagara Falls America side. An easy walk from the Niagara state park…read moreto goat island. Purchase timed tickets . Between an elevator and a descending trail through a cave 175 feet down into the Niagara gorge.Grab your souvenir poncho... you will need it immediately, lots and I mean lots of seagulls. Walk near the water side.. A short walk to the many wooden stairs, decks and walkways all along the falls edge. So many unique close up opportunities.., you can feel the water on your hands and face. So powerful!! Stairs can be slippery, wear proper shoes. The top deck, the hurricane deck is super popular, just 20 ft from the bridal veil falls. You get to experience what tropical storm conditions feel like. With winds up to 68mph. Oh and you will get completely soaked!! Ticket prices depend on time of year, End of may for us cost, $23 adults and $19 youth. Worth every cent!!! We were exhausted so instead of walking back we took the Niagara scenic trolly back to the park. A perfect way to save time, great views and learn some interesting facts!

Our Aquarium is small. I think that's important to take into consideration when planning a visit…read moreand building expectations. It had a face lift from the last time I was there and those changes are nice. I would say it takes about an hour to get through everything if you stop to read some signs, take some pictures, and watch one of the shows. There is a new additional building included in your admission and about a 2 minute walk from the main building. Although it was in good shape, I didn't personally feel drawn to the space at all and felt like there was more that could be done with it. Overall, I like the Aquarium and it was well worth the $7.16 I paid to get in. I'd feel cheated if I paid the full $25 ticket price.

Hadn't been here in over 25 years, so wasn't sure what to expect. we were pleasantly surprised and…read morepleased! we hadn't realized how involved our aquarium is with conservation and education. we read most of the signs, touched shark, and other in touch tank, watched the captivating penguin show as well as the sea lion show. unfortunately, we didn't have time to stay for the sea turtle show. penguin show is best seen from the first floor (there's a bench to sit on, if you claim it early enuff), but sea lion show is better from upper floor.

Great employee this evening. Friendly, happy and helpful. Made it such a great experience and fun…read morememory.

It was kind of weird but I paid ten dollars to walk through. If you like weird stuff this should…read morebe ok with this.it's not scary. And it was something to do while I was here on vacation.