About
Mission
The Niagara Military Museum seeks to enrich the lives of Niagara residents, students and visitors by sharing the experiences of regionally-based individuals in the Canadian military (air, land and sea) emphasizing service in the 20th century. Housed in the historic Niagara Falls Armoury (1911-1999), the Museum fulfills its mission by preserving the Armoury for guided public tours, by collecting and exhibiting artifacts, and by communicating stories of Canada’s military heritage.
History
The Niagara Falls Armoury was constructed in 1911 and designed by government military architect T.W. Fuller. It was one of 11 armouries built during the 1896-1911 Canadian Militia Reform and Expansion. The armoury functioned as a training and recruitment centre during World War 1 and later for World War ll
and the Korean War.
Today
Created 12 years ago shortly after the City acquired the Armoury the Niagara Military Museum is a registered non–profit charitable organization. It is staffed by President Jim Doherty and a dedicated group of volunteers and young students working towards Community hours.