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Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (map)Phone (716) 285-3575
www.AquariumOfNiagara.com
Dive into an ocean of discovery at Niagara's other water wonder. Highlights include California Sea Lion demonstrations, harbor seals, sharks, an octopus, and a colony of endangered Peruvian penguins. Over 40 aquatic exhibits. Parking is free!
Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (map)Phone (716) 282-7530
www.thenacc.org
The NACC is a multi-art center filled with over 70 studios devoted to the performing and visual arts. Classes, workshops and tours. Two galleries open to the public
River Region
Artpark
450 South Fourth Street, Lewiston, NY 14092 (map)Phone 716-754-4375 (box office) 754-9000 (office)
www.artpark.net
Celebrating 35 seasons as the region's premier summer music and theater destination. Artpark is located on 150 acres overlooking the breathtaking Niagara River Gorge in Historic Lewiston. Featuring a 2,400- seat Mainstage Theater and lawn seating, outdoor ampitheater home to weekly free concerts, visual art displays, picnic areas, hinking trails, historical markers, fishing docks and children's activities!
Castellani Art Museum
5795 Lewiston Rd., Niagara University, NY 14109 (map)Phone (716) 286-8200
www.niagara.edu/cam
Located on the Niagara University campus, the Castellani Art Museum specializes in modern and contemporary art. Our permanent collection includes more then 5,000 works of art from Andy Warhol to Pablo Picasso. Housed in a beautiful marble building with a diverse and evolving collection, it also is home to Western New york's only permanent Folk Arts program. The museum also features 'Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara'.
Lewiston Museum
469 Plain Street, Lewiston, NY 14092 (map)Phone (716) 754-4214 / (866) 754-4214
www.historiclewiston.org
Located in a historic church built in 1835. Renovated with all new exhibits for 2009, including one for the underground railroad, Lewiston's contribution to alternative energy, the War of 1812, and more! Come and see why in Lewiston its all about the water!
Native American Museum of Art at Smokin Joes
2293 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, NY 14132 (map)Phone (716) 297-0251
www.nativeamericanmuseumart.com
The Native American Museum of Art inside Smokin Joes Trading Post hosts the works of internationally known Iroquois artists. View soap stone carvings and paintings of Iroquois life. Group tours available upon request. Gift Shop.
Old Fort Niagara
P.O. Box 169, Youngstown, NY 14174 (map)Phone (716) 745-7611
www.oldfortniagara.org
250th Anniversary! Original 18th Century fortress where the empires of Britain, France, and the Iroquois struggled for control of North America. Exciting living history programs, exhibits, and spectacular scenery. Minutes from the Falls via the Robert Moses Parkway North, Free parking, open year round. Admission, Kids under 6 free.
Lake Region
Wilson Historical Society Museum
645 Lake Street, Wilson, NY 14172 (map)Phone 716-751-9886 / 751-9827
www.wilsonnewyork.com/hist_society
This railroad station dates back to 1912, with vintage cars and trucks and a restored 1861 schoolhouse. Open 1st &?3rd Sundays only, closed January - March.
Canal Region
Amherst Museum
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, NY 14228 (map)Phone (716) 689-1440
www.AmherstMuseum.org
Experience 19th century life on the Niagara Frontier and tour historic homes, churches, and one-room school houses on out beautiful 35-acre grounds. We feature exhibits on local history, textiles, art, and the Erie Canal.
Carnegie Art Center
240 Goundry Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (map)Phone (716) 694-4400
www.carnegieartcenter.org
A regional, multi-disciplinary arts center offering a variety of innovative fine arts programming including contemporary art exhibitions by regional, national and international artists in visual and media arts.
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (map)Phone (716) 693-1885
www.carrouselmuseum.org
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is in the original factory building and houses the 1916 #1 Special Carrousel. See a collection of hand carved wooden carrousel animals. Guests can ride two antique carrousels, shop in a unique gift shop, and learn about the band organ and the early amusement ride industry. New exhibits every year.
Kenan Center
433 Locust Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (map)Phone (716) 433-2617
www.kenancenter.org
A regional community center for arts, education and recreation. Programs include the annual 100 American Craftsmen show, the Family Performance Series, Nursery School, Youth Soccer and Lacrosse, community education and on-school-time visual and performing arts programs. The Kenan Center also features a year-round gallery, gift shop historic home and formal gardens.
Niagara County Historical Society
215 Niagara St, Lockport, NY 14094 (map)Phone (716) 434-7433
www.niagarahistory.org
This collection of diversified Niagara County artifacts is housed in six buildings and includes items from the Erie Canal, pioneer days, the Civil War, farming and more! Open year-round. Closed holidays. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am - 5 pm and 7 days July - August. Closed Sundays and most holidays.
Riviera Theater and Performing Arts Center
67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (map)Phone (716) 692-2413
www.RivieraTheatre.com
Built in 1926, the Riviera Theatre is a beautifully renovated Italian renaissance performing arts center. Today it showcases a variety of entertainment icluding plays musicals, film festivals, dance recitals, orchestral concerts, and music from local talents to international stars.
