Museums
The City of Niagara Falls is home to multiple museums. Visit the Niagara Falls History Museum to learn about them, their locations, and operating hours.
Culture Committee
The Culture Committee endeavours to promote an awareness of and appreciation for arts, cultural, and heritage activities within our community. The committee looks forward to connecting you with many talented organizations and persons in our city. They host art shows, awards ceremonies, provide funding, hold capacity workshops and have links with various Community Groups. Check out the Culture Committee page for details.
City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan
A Culture Plan aims to identify and strengthen the community’s cultural resources, improving awareness, quality of life, and economic growth while offering better opportunities for artists and cultural organizations.
Visit Culture Counts to learn more.
Arts & Culture - Wall of Fame
The Arts & Culture Committee's Purpose is to foster, develop and unite artistic and cultural activities in the community. Through an Arts & Culture Wall of Fame initiative, the community will have the opportunity to celebrate the many outstanding accomplishments of its past and present citizens, as well as the works of art that reflect the best of Niagara Falls. View the inductees to the Wall of Fame.
Stamford Collegiate Alumni Association Award in memory of Barbara Frum
First awarded in 1992, the Barbara Frum Award is presented to an individual or an organization who has enhanced the quality of our lives by virtue of their "outstanding contribution to fostering and developing arts and culture opportunities in Niagara Falls.
The Barbara Frum Nomination Form is available online.
Past Winners of the Barbara Frum Award
- Firehall Theatre (2022)
- Deborah Attenborough (2021)
- Karen Stearne (2020)
- Wendy Leard (2019)
- Angela Menotti (2018)
- Elizabeth Manker (2017)
- Micheal Madden (2016)
- Philomena McCracken (2015)
- Dr. John (Jock) Ainslie (2014)
- Rick Rose (2013)
- Derek Tidd (2012)
- Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association (2011)
- John Anstruther (2009)
- Elizabeth Detlor (2008)
- Anthony J. Smith (2007)
- Nancy Zimmerman (2005)
- Niagara Concerts (2004)
- Carmen Dix (2003)
- Frances Corfield (2002)
- Marjorie Slinn (2001)
- Hilda Corkum (2000)
- Sherman Zavitz (1999)
- Egidio (Ed) Fantinel (1998)
- Pamela Robb (1997)
- Ruth Redmond (1996)
- Adam Daniel White (1995)
- Norma Potter (1994)
- George and Olive Seibel (1994)
- William S. Smeaton (1993)
Events Calendar
The City offers a Public Events Calendar for events happening in Niagara Falls. View the events happening or submit your own community event to our calendar, free of charge.
Arts and Culture Events
Million Dollar Christmas Musical
Sunday, December 29, 2024 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Yuk Yuk's Theatre at Wyndham Fallsview Hotel Niagara Falls
What if you won a lottery with the chance for your family to present a Christmas song to win a million dollars? This is exactly what has happened to the Armstong family. They now go through all their favorite Christmas songs in an attempt to win the prize. This family friendly new musical brings the joy and the songs of Christmas to Niagara Falls this December 2024.
Million Dollar Christmas Musical website linkWinter Film Series: The Florida Project
Thursday, January 30, 2025 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street
All films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks. Films are projected on the big screen at the Niagara Falls History Museum.$5 or FREE for Museum Members. Registration for the event can be completed online, or at the door.
Winter Film Series: The Florida Project website linkRoad to Hotel California
Thursday, January 30, 2025 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Yuk Yuk's Theatre at Wyndham Fallsview Hotel Niagara Falls
On stage at the Yuk Yuk's Theatre... The Road To Hotel California. The brand-new musical, featuring the iconic music of The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, and many more. Experience this musical and some of the greatest songs of all time.
Road to Hotel California website linkWinter Film Series: Eighth Grade
Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street
All films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks. Films are projected on the big screen at the Niagara Falls History Museum.$5 or FREE for Museum Members
Winter Film Series: Eighth Grade website linkPD Day: Knight at the Museum
Friday, February 14, 2025 11:00 AM
The Niagara Falls Exchange, 5943 Sylvia Place
Join the Knights of Blackthorn Productions for an exploration of the Middle Ages! Touch and try on medieval armour, check out the weapons of the time and learn how they would be used. Ask your questions of these costumed characters and feel like you have been transported back in time. Pre-registration is required. 11am & 1pm shows.
PD Day: Knight at the Museum website linkWinter Film Series: Booksmart
Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street
All films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks. Films are projected on the big screen at the Niagara Falls History Museum.$5 or FREE for Museum Members
Winter Film Series: Booksmart website linkWinter Film Series: Say Anything
Thursday, March 13, 2025 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street
All films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks. Films are projected on the big screen at the Niagara Falls History Museum.$5 or FREE for Museum Members
Winter Film Series: Say Anything website linkWinter Film Series: The Graduate
Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street
All films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks. Films are projected on the big screen at the Niagara Falls History Museum.$5 or FREE for Museum Members
Winter Film Series: The Graduate website link