The Niagara Power Vista is where science meets the playground—an exciting, interactive adventure from the New York Power Authority designed for inquisitive minds of all ages. You will understand electricity through the eyes of pioneers like Nikolai Tesla and Thomas Edison as well as modern-day scientists. Experience what it was like to build one of the largest hydro plants and then see how it provides power to the world’s largest machine—the US electrical grid.

Exterior views, 3D animations, and high definition video of the plant’s generating equipment take visitors virtually inside operating areas, while giant screens let you experience the majesty and power of Niagara Falls. Then, hold on tight after taking a seat in the state-of-the-art 4-D theatre. You’ll feel the transformation from water to hydroelectricity as you fall through the clouds, race through penstocks, and zip through the transmission lines across New York.

Simulated challenges give you the chance to build a dam, operate a power plant, and control the state’s transmission network.

The fun doesn’t end when you leave. Your photos, scores and experiences are stored on your personalized Power Player RFID card so you can view them again and again on your smart phone or home computer.

Pro tip: be sure to snap a pic of yourself with the hair-raising Van de Graaff generator will.

Official Site of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Junior Ranger Program