Education

KIDS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The History Center offers school, holiday and vacation programs. Call (716) 434-7433 for more information.

School Programs

The Canal Kids Special
This includes a tour of the History Center of Niagara County museum complex, a hands-on activity, and a tour of the new Erie Canal Discovery Center. Lunch and Gift Shop facilities available. Time: 3 hours. Admission fees are $5 per student; no charge for teachers; $3 for all other accompanying adults.

Museum Explorers
This includes a tour of the Niagara County Historical Society museum complex and a hands-on activity. Lunch and Gift Shop facilities available. Time: 2 hours. Admission fees are $2 per student; no charge for teachers; $1 for all other accompanying adults.

Museum Tour Only
A tour of the Niagara County Historical Society museum complex. Time: 1.5 hours. Lunch and Gift Shop available. Admission fees are $1 per student; no charge for teachers; $1 for all other accompanying adults.

Erie Canal Discovery Center Only
A tour of the Erie Canal Discovery Center. Gift Shop will be available. Call regarding lunch arrangements. Time: 45 minutes to one hour. Admission fees are $3 per student and for all adults.


NCHS works cooperatively with these other venues that also do school programs:

* Towpath Trolley
(716) 434-7433
* Lockport Lock and Erie Canal Cruises
210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-6155
* Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride
21 Main Street at Pine Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-0174
* Kenan Center
433 Locust Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-2617
* Colonel William Bond House - 1823
143 Ontario Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 434-7433
* Erie Canal Discovery Center
24 Church Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 439-0431