A must-see for American history buffs. Excellent interpretive exhibits that bring the period 1825…read moreto 1950 to life. Proximity to the "Flight of Five" historic and working modern locks makes it even better. So what made America great in the 19th century? A bold government funded infrastructure project, lots of immigrant labor, and a shared vision for the future.

The locks of Erie Canal and also the name sack of the town ", Lockport. The locks are open for self…read moreguided tours. With the visitor panels, you begin to understand the importance of the canal and it's construction. There's also a canal boat on display. My advice is to wear hiking shoes because of all the steps and to walk along the canal.

I loved my visit to the ROM. I didn't get to see all of it, but what I did see was impressive…read more Starting with the dinosaur skeletons and then on to the antiquities, it was really enjoyable. We had a 4 year old with us so we spent a lot of time on the 2nd floor with the bees and the bats and the animals, but I enjoyed it just as much. The play area they have set up for the kids is brilliant, it engages the kids while also getting them involved in 'art' and 'design'. We made a bee out of pipe cleaners and then played in the garden area. I plan on coming back to Toronto next year and I want to come back to see what I missed.

Toronto Review 7/Many: I went to the Royal Ontario Museum as the first of many museums/exhibitions…read morewe did in the city. Apparently, tickets are cheaper if you book them online, but they were reasonable enough, with the typical discounts for seniors or kids. We added both the special exhibits, and for those interested, I would recommend one (Psychedelics) but not the other (Bees.) The first floor included the first special exhibit, "Bees: A Story of Survival," which was a collaboration/moving exhibition by the National Museums Liverpool along with Wolfgang Buttress. The exhibit covered bees in many ways, including their habits, conservation, and other topics. This was all presented in a series of corridors with many touch screens, though one of them wasn't working right. The rooms overall were pretty dark, with the whole exhibit being pretty abstract, including hives large enough for us to walk through, among other things. In the background, there was a mix of classical music and the sound of bees, but I couldn't really hear the bees, which might be a good thing, honestly. Overall, it was a bit of a letdown as it was just a bit too abstract for my liking, which was a bit of a buzzkill. Soon after, we beelined (okay, I'll stop) to the other exhibit, which was on the 4th floor. The other, much better exhibit, was "Psychedelics: Art, Culture. Science." It was a bit hard to find, as it was through an extra door which probably needs a label, but once inside, it was excellent. It was quite large and included various methods cultures have used to consume said substances, some music and other things created by said cultures, and many paintings/albums inspired by psychedelics. The exhibit also included a video portraying a "trip," which was unique and quite loud. It also ended with a nice artwork by Brian Blomerth (or should I say blometh for this exhibit/I kid,) who also has a rather trippy homepage. Outside of the two special exhibits, we went through a variety of things before getting hungry. Another exhibit I enjoyed was "Shokkan: Material Encounters in Japanese Art," which included some touchable objects and some good details and facts that I wasn't personally aware of. There was also a room that went over the various fauna and flora of Crawford Lake, and otherwise we checked out some general things. The other exhibits included suits of armor/weapons, a good mixture of dinosaurs, a more general Asian gallery (which unfortunately had a lot of background noise as they were working on another room, so we left,) and a small exhibit on Judaica. A particular highlight of the rest was a section going over various periods of European history, ranging from Baroque to Renaissance to semi-modern styles, including examples of rooms, architecture, music, and other things. While not my favorite thing we did on the trip, this was an excellent museum overall. I can see why it's so popular, and I would go back to see other exhibits so I could see the rest of the museum.

I went to my first Ripley's believe it or not in Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, ON. I loved it and…read morewas enjoying learning about the interesting facts around the world and truly learning about the history of Niagara Falls, seeing the amount of people who tried to go over the falls and all their antics. Definitely a must go to if you're in the area. Right after we went to Kelsey's for dinner so really cool to be able to not have to walk too far for food!!

My first time in Canada was awesome! We visited the Hill near the falls and the attractions there…read more We went to Louis Tussaud's which my fiancee really enjoyed. My favorite part was trying to guess who the faces belonged to on the walls. I would bring friends here.

We came here for the Polar Express ride. The ride was very cool for our three year old. There…read morewere servers dancing up and down the aisles and Santa came on when we hit the North Pole and gave all of the kids a bell from his sleigh! Definitely a cool experience for littles. The museum itself also seemed cool, with a huge display of model railroads.

Fun time with the kids. Seeing Santa and being on the train. Golden ticket and Hot Chocolate made…read morethe day

Kenan Ivory Waycool!…read more I can't say enough about the Kenan Center! What a ginormous house! You could live in it, its' so big! For those of you not "in the know" like me, there's the big house, a giant metal building with ice skating and soccar and Craftsmen and quilts sometime, a daycare center, a garden, AND a cool theatre! It's in what used to be a carrage house, but now its a theater. Why do they have to have a special house just for carrages? Are babies really that special? Maybe, but a brick house just for them is a little rediculous. Maybe its' just me. Or is it you to? Anyways, it's' a cool theatr.

My appointment was at 2:40pm and I was back in my car by 2:45 pm! The Workers and Volunteers were…read moreawesome and ran the process of Covid-19 vaccinations like a well oiled machine! They even had Red Pom-Poms to direct you to rhe seats and out the door! Thank you everyone for this process in these trying times! Be safe!

This little gem at the bottom of the flight of five historic locks and locks 34-35 in Lockport has…read moreeverything you'd ever want to know about the Erie Canal and the locks. It is so easy to follow the timeline and see artifacts all in one air conditioned, little space. It's amazing that this entire historic area is available to all to spend as much time as you'd like. A perfect "third space" for people free of charge and no need for reservations.

Thoughts while going through AGO... "What the F%$K?" (most…read morepopular, not in a bad way) "That's awesome!" "That is stupid." "My 9 year old Niece might have painted that..." I'm sure you'll feel the same way... Not the best art museum in the whole world, but they go plenty of variety from ancient, to classical, to masterpieces, to crappy pieces, to what the heck is that.. I've been to the Uffizi in Florence, Louvre in Paris, National Gallery in Oslo, and other fancy schmancy museums... they're all great too...but I love the extra modern and contemporary art! Weird rocks my world. I am weird! $30 CAD / $23 USD for an Adult ticket, but I had the CityPass so this was one of my included attractions. $30 isn't cheap, but I spent almost 2 hours here becoming more cultured, enlightened, and elitist...so I think I got my money's worth.

I like to visit the AGO every year to check out the new artists' work, paintings, and sculptures…read moredisplayed. It's always refreshing seeing creative work in action, so this is my go-to spot for an intriguing, adventurous day out. My favourite theme was the KAWS display. They had multiple sculptures of KAWS in different colors, shapes and sizes. They also had a few KAWS x Simpsons paintings, which was my absolute favourite. I'm a huge Simpsons fan, so this was truly exciting to see. The gallery was bright, perfect for a photo-op to post on socials. I had a wonderful time, and I can't wait to visit again! If you're looking for a day out that'll inspire your creativity and stun you, this is definitely the spot to visit with friends or family.

For a solid year, I wanted to go to a first Friday at the AKG. I didn't want to be there one to…read moreattempt Buffalo driving (we circled around to parallel park at 430) and needed someone to echo my musings. Well, I finally made it! We went through check in, where you had to fork over a suggested donation (instead of the usual 22 dollars). They take card, though we gave cash, which seemed like an easier way to exercise the discount. They offered an extra paid section to opt into for an extra 8 dollar charge that we turned down, taking our tiny tags. They're dinky and reusable and gotta attach somewhere to your person. She had also given me a wristband for the strap of Duckles, which had to be checked by a second girl who warned me that I could not wear my knapsack on my back. Could make it a tummy sack or an elbow purse to avoid bumping things, which is how I ended up cradling a stuffed duck around the museum. We hadn't nabbed a map and thought we could wing it. There are qr codes scattered about for info beyond the placards and finding where you have landed. We lucked out and scored a paper map abandoned on one of the numerous benches (there's also chairs and pull out chairs hanging for your resting pleasure) that we attempted to read. My directionally challenged self asked one of the security to send us off to the bridge, given two choices of route. We dodged the scenic way for a temporary outdoor escape, passing more art. Popping back inside we absorbed even more subsets of time and genre, respecting drawn boundaries and only touching things that said we could. There were things that touched us, our souls, that we could take photos of. There were also bizarre things and a bit of nudity. It's all art, including the special presentations and live music and everyday artists sketching in the hall. There was an interactive exhibit in the main that we skipped in the name of rumbling tummies, though we didn't try the cafe. Also avoided the gift shop, cutting out as the crowd began to swell around 6. The place was impeccably clean despite the abundance of windows and smudge worthy doors. It was worth coming out, though I'm unsure how often the exhibits rotate. Come see an authentic famous few and many more that'll have you saying the Albright is pretty *alright*.

The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is our local pride, and requires no advertising or persuasion to visit…read more Believe me, it's a fantastic destination. It's a beautiful space with a nice collection of fine arts. There is a new, three-story extension, a whole new building actually. So, be sure to have plenty of time to explore everything. Their website is very informative and easy to navigate. Check out the current special events and exhibitions. Currently, among others, on display is the "One with Eternity" by Yayoi Kusama, which includes her two Infinity Mirror Rooms and "Pumpkin", a giant orange pumpkin in an orange room covered with black dots. Tickets for this exhibition must be purchased separately and are valid for specific time slots. If there is a big crowd that day, wait a little and don't come from the beginning of your time slot (or figure this out by yourself). We had to leave and come back after a ridiculous experience. Waiting twenty minutes in line to see the actual installation for forty five seconds!? It was very confusing, and I believe there must be a different way to actually enjoy Kusama's work. We came back to see the second room with no wait, but still, with the forty five seconds rule. Ugh... Yes, let's loop if this is the only way which works. Don't forget, the general museum admission is free on the first Friday of the month, and I like that price.

The Vortex Tunnel and Mirror Images rooms are FIRE. What a awesome museum we had the pleasure of…read morevisiting. So much to see and do, Probably one of the best museums I have been too. Lots of entertainment and learning for your children as well. Please come visit Museum Of Illusions when you have a chance.

Please do not waste your heard earned money on this place it's just not worth it. Very small…read moreinside, hardly any photo worthy installations