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The Heritage Center's Covid-19 Policy
To ensure the safety of our guests and staff, we have adopted new policies consistent with federal and state guidance regarding containment of COVID-19.
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Due to our small space and for the protection of our guests under 12 years of age, the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center will continue to require face coverings for all visitors, and staff regardless of vaccination status.
- Advance purchase of tickets online is highly recommended. You may purchase tickets here.
- Please choose another time to visit if you are feeling unwell or have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
- Kindly wash or sanitize your hands before visiting.
- Please maintain six feet of distance from other visitors. Follow guidance from staff members and follow the directional arrows posted on the floor throughout the Heritage Center.
- Pursuant to NYS, capacity inside the Heritage Center is limited to 50 visitors.
- For your safety, certain exhibit elements may be closed.
Fall hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am – 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am – 5pm |
| Friday | 10am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am – 4pm |
admission prices
| Adult | $10 |
| Seniors 62+ | $8 |
| Student 13+ & College w/ID | $8 |
| Youth 6-12 | $6 |
| Youth 5 & under | Free |
Virtual Freedom Conversation Tour*
Family $25
Couple $12
Single $8
You must register before for this tour here*
directions
825 Depot Avenue West Niagara Falls, NY 14305
shuttle
The Heritage Center is a stop on the Free Discover Niagara Shuttle that runs May – October.
Public Transportation
Public transportation is available through Niagara- Frontier Trainset Authority on the corner of Main and Depot Avenue West. Please see the local schedule.
parking
Limited free parking, shared with the Amtrak Station, is available at our location. Please email to arrange bus parking.
things to know
The Heritage Center brings stories of the Underground Railroad in Niagara Falls to life.
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Most visitors take about an hour in our museum. There are many interactive pieces that visitors love to take their time with.
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Our Freedom Conversation Tours are now held virtually twice a week.Guided tours are held once a day at 12:30PM Tuesday through Friday. Our staff is more than willing to answer any questions you may have if you are unable to hop on a tour!
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Please adhere to our Covid- 19 policies and maintain a distance of 6ft from other visitors. Your health and saftey is our priority!
EXHIBITs
Painting Escape
Painting Escape: A new micro exhibit Our new micro exhibit gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of the watercolors produced and used throughout the Heritage Center. Painted by watercolor illustrator E.B. Lewis in order to portray the unique stories we tell, the...
One more river to cross
The permanent exhibition, One More River to Cross, features the rich stories of the Underground Railroad in Niagara Falls.
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