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The NOTL Museum interprets & promotes the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

06/01/2026

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

We invite you to join us on Friday, September 11 from 3to 5 pm in the gardens of the McArthur Estate — one of Niagara-on-the-Lake's most magnificent historic homes — for a delightful afternoon of fine food, wine, and spirits, live and silent auctions, and all in support of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.

Tickets are $125 per person ($70 tax receipt). Spaces are limited — we warmly encourage you to secure yours today.

🎟️ https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/niagara-historical-society/events/2026-heritage-garden-party/
📅 Friday, September 11 | 3–5 pm
Garden party attire encouraged — hats are warmly welcomed👒

06/01/2026

🌿 June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada

This month, we honour the cultures, traditions, and enduring presence of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples who have shaped this land since time immemorial.

Here in Niagara, we are grateful to live and gather on lands that carry a deep Indigenous heritage — home to the Neutral Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy's Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation of the Anishinaabek people.

This is also a time to reflect on the impacts of colonization and to ask ourselves: how can we each contribute to reconciliation?

On June 11, join us as we welcome the remarkable Rick Hill Sr., who will present and sign his book 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚'𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 — tracing how Canada's oldest residential school was transformed into an educational visitor experience.

📅 June 11
For more information and tickets 🎟️https://notlmuseumtours.rezdy.com/754067/lecture-rick-hill-behind-the-bricks-the-life-and-times-of-the-mohawk-institute-canada-s-longest-running-residential-school

05/31/2026

There is more history in these streets than meets the eye — but do you know the stories behind them? 👀

Starting June 1st, our expert guides are ready to bring them to life, every day at 11am, plus weekends at 3pm. This isn't just a walk. It's the story of a town that shaped a nation.

Book your tour 👉 https://notlmuseumtours.rezdy.com/687912/niagara-on-the-lake-walking-tours

🗓️June through August
⏰Every day at 11 a.m. plus weekends at 3 p.m.
📍Starts at the Niagara District Court House, 26 Queen St. Niagara-on-the-Lake
1 to 1.5 hours | $15 per person

05/30/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧, 𝐜𝐚. 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟎

This building in St. Davids looks very different today than it did when this photograph was taken. Constructed around 1782 as a grist mill, it was one of the first “King’s Mills” in what would later become Upper Canada. The mill was originally operated by Peter Secord and his brother James, and was later run by David Secord, for whom the community of St. Davids is named.

Over the years, the mill was operated by several women. But it was Hannah Secord’s defiance, and perhaps the musket she threatened the Americans with, that spared the mill from being destroyed during the burning of St. Davids in July 1814. Eventually, this building was transformed into the Old Mill Inn and hosted notable guests, including Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, who dined there while filming Niagara in the 1950s. By the late 1980s, the building had fallen into disrepair and faced possible demolition. Rather than lose a structure that had simply outlived its original purpose, it was renovated and transformed into a private home!

📷NOTL Museum Collection and Canada's Historic Places

05/29/2026

𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙙!

The MoNA Passport Challenge wraps up on May 31 — and this is your last chance to visit us and collect your stamp.

Don't forget, you need at least 5 stamps from the 13 participating institutions to be entered for a chance to win the prize.

We are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — come and see us

𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆:
Fort Erie Historical Museum
Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum
Welland Historical Museum
Welland Central Fire Hall
Fort Erie Railway Museum
Nelles Manor Museum
St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
Niagara Railway Museum
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum
Mayholme Foundation
Niagara Falls History Museum
RiverBrink Art Museum
and Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre

05/28/2026

🌿 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

We're delighted to return to the 𝑴𝒄𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒖𝒓 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 — one of Niagara-on-the-Lake's most magnificent historic homes — for our 2026 Heritage Garden Party on September 11.

For nearly two centuries, this stately home has borne witness to the unfolding history of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Its story begins in 1796, when the land formed part of a 160- acre grant to the Honourable Peter Russell, successor to John Graves Simcoe.

This September, its gardens will be shared with us for an afternoon.

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 — 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭.

📅 Friday, September 11 | 3–5 pm
All proceeds are in support of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum

Tickets are $125 per person with a $70 tax receipt.

🌷𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕? Join us as a Friend of the Garden Party at $500 ($400 tax receipt) and be recognized by name during the event and on all event materials

𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑠:

Niagara's Finest Hotels
Niagara College
Konzelmann Estate Winery
Woodwinds Foundation
Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Betty and Jamie Knight
Simon Curtis & Aleksandra Gorodezky

05/26/2026

🚴𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓🚴‍♀️ | Friday May 29, 6 pm

What better way to wrap up our Neighbourhood Walk series than on two wheels!

Join Ted Rumble this Friday, May 29 at 6:00 pm for a special bike tour uncovering the fascinating Ordnance Boundary Stones of Niagara.

Back by popular demand — and spots are limited, so don't wait 👉https://notlmuseumtours.rezdy.com/698834/neighbourhood-walks

05/23/2026

𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀

In 1914, Queen Street became the focus of a major local improvement project, paving. The previous year, Mayor John Randall had championed paving the often-muddy street, but both the proposal and his re-election campaign were defeated. His successor, William 'Bill' Harrison, revived the plan by organizing Queen Street property owners, who successfully petitioned Council to proceed with the work.

This photograph, taken at the intersection of King Street and Queen Street, shows a 15-ton steam roller laying the new pavement. Pictured are William Murray, Alf Tester, Mayor Harrison, Harry Mathews, Curt Gordon, and Ivan Armstrong. The project ultimately saw Queen Street paved from King Street to Simcoe Street.

05/20/2026

🏇𝐍𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨 | Get in the Game — Volunteer with Us!

Looking for a way to give back and join the fun? We have opportunities available in a variety of forms and time slots! Whether you want to help out in the days leading up to the event, or step up before and after the games, we have a spot for you.

🗓️ September 12, 2026
🕒 Public Event Hours: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
🍿 Perks: Free admission AND free snacks are included for all volunteers!

To sign up 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZcELSkhDXkkBWgWnL3t7D9X5KbUZ-XdjrGcjUSKLoTVDfDg/viewform

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43 Castlereagh Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S1J0

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Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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+19054683912

Website

http://www.notlmuseum.ca/

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