Niagara Falls History Museum tells the city's story away from the roar and souvenir strips. Its exhibits cover the War of 1812, local settlement, industry, daredevils, and the long transformation of the falls into one of North America's busiest tourist towns.
It is a useful stop when you want context rather than another viewpoint. The museum is especially good on bad-weather days or for travelers who have already seen the falls and want to understand the place that grew around them.