Niagara Parks in collaboration with the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, Serbia, presents Tesla: A Spark of Genius—a must-see exhibit opening Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Niagara Parks Power Station. For more information and tickets, visit nigaraparks.com/tesla.
On Friday, March 7, Niagara Parks hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included remarks by Niagara Parks Chair Bob Gale, Ambassador Ralević and Nikola Tesla Museum Director, Ivona Jevtic.
Explore Tesla: A Spark of Genius
Niagara Parks invites visitors to discover the brilliance of Nikola Tesla, whose relentless pursuit of innovation revolutionized the generation, transmission, and use of electricity, laying the foundation for much of today’s technology. His groundbreaking contributions spanned advancements in radio communication, X-ray technology and the invention of the world’s first remote-controlled device.
This immersive exhibit offers guests the chance to explore Tesla’s early encounters with science, his role in harnessing the raw power of Niagara Falls for long-distance electricity, and the lasting impact of his inventions on modern life. Visitors will uncover which of Tesla’s patents were used at the Niagara Parks Power Station, which also powered homes, businesses, and communities for more than a century.
This high-voltage experience not only celebrates Tesla’s legacy but also sparks curiosity in young minds through STEM learning. Tesla: A Spark of Genius is included with daytime admission to Niagara Parks Power Station and will be on display until October 13, 2025. For more information, visit niagaraparks.com/tesla.
About Niagara Parks Power Station
The Niagara Parks Power Station showcases many of Nikola Tesla’s groundbreaking patents, including three for polyphase transformers, alongside others related to power generation and distribution. The station began generating hydroelectric power in 1905 and was the first major power station on the Canadian side of the Niagara River. It was decommissioned in 2006. Niagara Parks then acquired the building and in 2021, after significant restoration, the Niagara Parks Power Station opened to the public, inviting visitors from all over the world to learn about hydroelectricity through immersive exhibits, restored artifacts and interactive storytelling. A year later, the Tunnel experience was added, allowing guests to explore the vast underground infrastructure of the historic building and a new viewing platform at the base of Niagara Falls.
“This exhibit focuses on the life and works of Nikola Tesla. It’s a great way to tie Tesla’s inventions, his patents, to Niagara’s power story. It also presents a significant STEM learning opportunity that we hope will spark the next wave of innovation.”
—Bob Gale, Chair, Niagara Parks Commission.
About Niagara Parks
Since its establishment in 1885, Niagara Parks has remained a self-financed agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming, entrusted to preserve and protect the land surrounding Niagara Falls and the Niagara River. Today, Niagara Parks boasts gardens, a horticulture school, recreation, golf courses, restaurants, heritage and historic sites, gift shops and, of course, Niagara Falls. In short, natural landscapes, history, family fun, hiking, culinary delights, attractions, and adventure.