| Exhibits | History | Programs and Tours |
| GE Generator |
| Battle of Lake Erie |
| Fighting Sails |
| US Brig Niagara |
| Wolverine |
| Lighthouses |
| Ship Models |
| Second Floor Gallery |
| Maritime Art |
| Fishing Industry |
| Joe Divell |
| Admirals |
| Photo Opportunities |
| Videos |
| Reference Material |
| Important Dates |
| War for Empire |
Niagara History  |
| Interesting Facts |
| Lake Erie Monthly Facts |
| Lighthouses |
| Battle of Lake Erie |
| Commodore Perry |
| Battle of Lake Erie Log |
| Perry's Luck |
| African Americans in the Battle |
| Niagara Specifications |
| Muster |
 
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SpecificationsThe Niagara is a squared-rigged, two-masted warship originally armed with eighteen carronades and two long guns. On the berthing deck were sleeping quarters for the officers and crew, storerooms, sail bin, and a wood stove. Magazines for shot and gunpowder were stored in the hold below deck. Sparred Length - 198 feet Hull Length (along rail cap) - 123 feet Hull Length (at load water line - 110 feet, 8 inches Molded Beam - 32 feet Draft at Sternpost - 10 feet, 6 inches Displacement - 297 long tons Tons Burthen (old measure) - 492 60/95 tons Mast Heights (above water line) Armament (1813) Armament (1998) Crew (1813) Crew (1998) Boats After the War of 1812, Niagara was scuttled in Misery Bay within Erie Harbor. In 1913, the wreck of Niagara was brought up, and a ship was reconstructed upon her keel and a few other salvageable timbers. Between 1933 and 1943, another complete reconstruction took place with the ship being placed on a permanent cradle out of the water. Masts and rigging were installed in 1963. By the mid 1980's, time had again taken its toll against the ship. The Niagara was closed to the public due to severe deterioration. In 1988, ship builder Melbourne Smith built a fourth Niagara. The present Niagara incorporates some original timber in non-structural areas. The Niagara incorporates a few original 1813 timbers that restorers were able to recover from the 1913 and 1933 restorations. The present reconstructions primarily treated pine framing and Douglas fir planking. A partial list of materials used in this restoration includes:
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