Niagara Power Project Visitors Center
Niagara Power Project Visitors Center
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Set your inner engineer free at the all-new Niagara Power Vista! - Operate a power plant at the Control Room Simulator - Direct power where it's needed most at the Transmission table - Immerse yourself in a surround-sound, multi-sensory Power-Up 4D theatre experience - Ride a thrilling 4-D virtual roller coaster where you get to experience how a drop of water is turned into a unit of energy - Watch a spirited debate between Tesla and Edison over whose version of electric transmission is better And with the new hop-on, hop-off Discover Niagara shuttle, getting to the best attractions in Niagara has never been easier!
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Harold B
38 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We were pleasantly surprised by the exhibits and displays at the visitors center. The kids, aged 9-13, did the 4D experience three times. The were issued badges which activated many of the exhibits to be interactive and then allowed to keep them afterwards.
Written August 4, 2023
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katelynno
Seneca, IL76 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
I completely underestimated this place. It’s wonderful and FREE! I think we actually liked it as much or more than the kids. The ID badges were cute but didn’t work well for us. It is educational and fun. Take the 4D Ride! It’s a great place to start out your trip in Niagara
Written June 28, 2023
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Kristen C.
Waterford, MI879 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This is a hidden gem for sure! Admission is free and it is full of interactive exhibits and fun games! When you enter, you go to the front desk and you receive a really cool power plant badge. It's got a microchip in it and is what actually makes you able to interact with the exhibits and with the games. There are stations just off to the right of the desk that you take your badge over to, to activate them. You have the option of taking a picture of yourself that will represent you when you use your badge to active the games or you can pick an avatar to represent you. Then you merely swipe your badge over the clearly marked spot and it turns on the game or interactive screen for you to use. You gather points for each time you swipe your badge at a new station...at the end of your experience, you swipe your badge at the station and it informs you if you missed any stations and how many points you've accumulated. You can print out a certificate that shows your points and also prints a sticker of which avatar you decided to represent you. Also, you're given websites you can bring up later on and further use your badge to interact. The exhibits themselves are incredibly informative and so much fun! I was actually surprised by how much fun I had as an adult! I thought it would be geared towards children, but it good family fun!
Written January 25, 2019
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zandrew26
Albuquerque, NM102 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
I did not expect this to be as entertianing as it was. I thought I would be walking out on a deck and looking at a Hydro electric plant. I was mistaken the visitors center has a great view and boats a bevy of interactive displays that are pure fun for Adults and children I am so glad we took the time to s stop
Written January 3, 2017
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The_5_Winks
Youngstown, NY119 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
This is a fun stop when you are in town to see the falls as a tourist, coming to visit your child at Niagara University or if you a re a local looking to do something close to home. So let me tell you THIS IS FREE !!!, yes really free, free to park, free to get in. The only down fall is there is no food except for some snack vending machines. Go have fun and lean about how the Hydo power project was built.
Written October 17, 2016
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golforharley
Wilmington, NC55 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
I will start by saying that I am an energy geek, but even if you know nothing about hydroelectric power you will find something here to interest you.
While I was blown away by the natural beauty of the Falls, I found the tourist activities in the area uninteresting. I was craving information on the history of the area and the impact of the Falls on the surrounding communities.
So we took s ride up the river to tour the newly updated Niagara Power Vista. It has displays on history, interactive educational displays on energy and outstanding films. The views are also spectacular. And it was great to get away from the crowds.
While I was blown away by the natural beauty of the Falls, I found the tourist activities in the area uninteresting. I was craving information on the history of the area and the impact of the Falls on the surrounding communities.
So we took s ride up the river to tour the newly updated Niagara Power Vista. It has displays on history, interactive educational displays on energy and outstanding films. The views are also spectacular. And it was great to get away from the crowds.
Written August 30, 2016
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lookingforwhattodo
Lakewood, NJ69 contributions
Oct 2019
The Niagara Power Plant visitor center is a wonderful place for small children and adults to spend about 1.5 hours. The staff is eager to help and courteous. It is basically a science museum, but with beautiful views and for free. The exhibits seemed all very new. It is educational, so some may find it boring, but it is done very nicely and all very interactive. The 2 minutes simulator movie was nice for the kids. Definitely worth a stop when in the neighborhood, certainly on a rainy day!
Written October 24, 2019
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Kerry B
Schnecksville, PA159 contributions
May 2019 • Family
We were visiting on a Friday with all the local elementary kids which did not add to our visit. Luckily they were called to lunch and our visit got a lot better! There are different stations to get photos and other hands on activities including a simulation ride. Geared for those of all ages it was very informative and interactive. This was FREE tour!
Written June 3, 2019
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Andrea H
Burke, VA45 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Extra helpful staff, great exhibits. This far surpassed our expectations. If your family is competitive they’ll love this museum.
Written April 18, 2019
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marejez
Buffalo, NY94 contributions
Dec 2018 • Business
Clean building, friendly staff. Festival of Lights is nice. 4D water power demonstration is fun. Nice views in warm weather. Fishing there also.
Written December 12, 2018
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The "free gift" (included with the Discovery Pass) was your choice of a pen or an inexpensive (drawstring) backpack -- at least it was in August 2016.
Written November 23, 2017
Can I get to this visitors center using public transportation? I'm not planning to have a car on my visit.
Thanks,
Written March 27, 2017
I don't know if this qualifies as public transportation, but you can get to the Power Vista by taking the Discover Niagara Shuttle.
Written August 15, 2017
Approximately how long for this activity?
Written June 3, 2016
Plan to spend 2-3 hours here; there are a lot of interactive exhibits, games and a 4-D virtual roller coaster ride. You won't be in a hurry to leave.
Written July 8, 2016
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