Great Lakes 360 Museum Opens in Niagara Falls State Park

The new 360 Living Museum opened on the newly expanded campus of the Aquarium of Niagara Falls State Park offers visitors a destination to explore the ecological story of the region through 16 exhibits, including a sturgeon touch pool where visitors can interact with the species.

“The new Great Lakes 360 space provides a new and unique opportunity for kids and families in Western New York to put down their phones this summer, go outside, and take advantage of the exhibits and panoramic views of the beautiful Niagara River Gorge,” says New York Governor Kathy Hochul. “By expanding the Aquarium’s footprint with this targeted investment, we are helping forge a brighter future for Niagara Falls by drawing in new visitors, boosting the pride of residents, stimulating the economy, and attracting new development to the city’s downtown.”

Located in the former Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, the new $5.2 million project is designed to attract new visitors and development to the city’s downtown, create more year-round attractions, and help reconnect the people of Niagara Falls to the waterfront that defines the city’s identity. 

“This is a significant moment for the Aquarium of Niagara as we celebrate the first expansion in our nearly 60-year history, and we are thrilled to showcase these important local ecosystems as we increase our footprint in the community,” adds Aquarium of Niagara President and CEO Chad Fifer. “We are committed to growing our presence as both a destination and a quality-of life resource for our neighbors, where guests can make authentic connections with animals, learn through hands-on experiences that both surprise and delight, and discover how to become positive agents of change for our planet. We thank our funders, community partners, and neighbors for their generous support in helping bring this vision to life.”

Visit governor.ny.gov to learn more.