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The Erie Canal Museum

A gallery full of participatory exhibits gives visitors a look at canal life and promotes hands-on- learning. The Museum has three special exhibits each year that draw on its nationally renowned artifact collection and historical research. Museum tours and specialty programs for all age groups are developed to entertain as well as educate. A variety of school programs are also offered by the Museum.

The Erie Canal Museum serves the general public from broad geographic areas. It maintains and enhances the scope and appeal of its canal-related educational programs, exhibits and collections. In 1986, Syracuse was selected as one of New York State Parks Department's 14 Heritage Area communities because the city captures a unique facet of state history.

Our one-of-a-kind historic Weighlock Building and our Mission Statement led to the ECM being invited to serve as the official Syracuse Heritage Area Visitor Center. As such, the ECM has since been acknowledged and promoted by the City of Syracuse as the place to learn local and state history. ECM also provides reference maps and brochures to Syracuse's other cultural resources.

Hours

Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

*Closed on Christmas and New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4 and Thanksgiving Day.  Holiday hours may vary, please contact us for current hours.