PLAN YOUR VISIT
SPECIAL EVENTS
In our efforts to bring history to life, Old Fort Niagara hosts a series of special events every year! These events focus on specific historic periods and/or events in which Fort Niagara played a significant role.
These events included expanded programs and demonstrations and often attract large numbers of historic reenactors from around the US and Canada. During these events visitors will experience Fort Niagara in a new and exciting way!
To stay up to date on what special events are coming up, follow our social media accounts.
DAILY PROGRAMMING
Old Fort Niagara is open year round and offers an exciting variety of living
history programs that help bring the past to life.
Your visit will begin in our visitor center with introductory exhibit, and orientation video, and a large collection of original artifacts that include our 1812 garrison flag.
Inside the for your tour, our historic grounds that include 18th-century fortifications in several original buildings. You'll also learn what daily life was like for the men and women that lived in service at Fort Niagara through exciting, living history programs given by our knowledgeable, historic interpretation staff. Our goal is to bring our history to life every day for all of our visitors.
Summer Programming Includes:
- Hourly video presentations
- Historic weapons demonstrations
- Native American History Programs
- Women of the Army programs
- Tactics Demonstrations
- Military Music Programs
*Programming during the winter months is limited to hourly historic weapons demonstrations. Special tours and programs can be scheduled for interested groups.
Daily Ticket Prices
Adult: $21.00
Child (12 and Under): $13.00
5 and Under: FREE
Please note that admission prices for special events may vary.
Discount Admission
- Senior Citizens
- Military personnel and veterans with ID
- AAA/CAA members with a valid card
- NYS Parks Discovery Pass coupon
- Guests of Old Fort Niagara Association Members
Group Admission
Special admission rates are available to schools, tour operators and organizations. To qualify for these rates, the party must consist of 12 or more paying persons. The group leader must pay for the entire group in one transaction. Advance reservations are not required, but additional benefits can be made available to groups who schedule a visit more than two weeks in advance.
Please call Old Fort Niagara at (716) 745-7611 for more information.
Hours
Please note: ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing times.
January through March
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
April through June
Open daily 10 am - 4 pm
July through August
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm
September through October 18
Open daily 10 am - 4 pm
October 11 through December 31
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
Holiday Schedule Open Daily: December 26 - 31
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Hours are subject to change. Please check here for updates.
FALL 2026 EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Discover three centuries of history brought to life at Old Fort Niagara! Our Fall 2026 Education Programs invite students to step into the past through immersive, hands‑on experiences that explore the people, cultures, and events that shaped the Niagara Frontier. Programs run from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, and advance registration is required.
Fall Frontier Days- this immersive program transports students back to Niagara's early years. Students learn about indigenous cultures, the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Program dates are Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
French Heritage Day- November 6. Explore the French occupation of Fort Niagara during this interactive program. Students learn about soldier life, the role of women, relations with Indigenous cultures, trade and commerce, exploration, foodways and much more.
To book a visit, see below or call Marlene at 716-745-7611 ext. 223 between 10 am and 2 pm.
SCHEDULING A TOUR
When scheduling a tour please have the following information available.
- School or group name, address, telephone number
- Group leader contact name, telephone, number, email
- Arrive and departure times at the Fort
- Type of transportation used upon arrival and departure
- Number of children, grade(s) or children's ages
- Number of classes (for schools)
- Number of adults for each visit
- Any physical restrictions that need accommodations
- Form of payment: Cash, check, credit card, ladders grant purchase order
In order to provide the best possible experience for your group, all tours must be scheduled at least 3 weeks in advance.
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