The 1863 brick home features a Historic Pantry, Old Toy Room, Civil War Room, and a Changing Exhibit Room. The Outwater house is also home to the Niagara County Historical Society’s Offices, and a Community Meeting room where we hold family nights, host speakers, book signings, art shows, and many other community events. A separate organization, the Niagara County Genealogy Society and Library is located on the 2nd floor of our building.

Admission is $4 for adults, children under 19 free.

Inside a c.1843 “canal stone” building, next to the historic “Flight of Five” and Locks 34 & 35, the Erie Canal Discovery Center is an interesting and enjoyable place to learn about the creation of the canal and locks in the 19th Century.