Niagara Parks in collaboration with the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, Serbia, is presenting Tesla: A Spark of Genius—a must-see exhibit opening Saturday, March 8, at the Niagara Parks Power Station.
"This exhibit focuses on the life and works of Nikola Tesla," Bob Gale, chair of the Niagara Parks Commission said in a release.
"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.”
On Friday, Niagara Parks hosted an official ribbon cutting ceremony which included remarks by Gale, Ambassador Ralević and Nikola Tesla Museum director Ivona Jevtic.
Niagara Parks is inviting 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.
Harnessed power of Falls
The 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.
The station began generating hydroelectric power in 1905 and was the first major power station on the Canadian side of the Niagara River.
The high-voltage exhibit 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 Oct. 13, 2025.
For more information, visit niagaraparks.com/tesla.