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We are stewards and interpreters of Erie Canal related materials and heritage. The Museum is housed in the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building, the last remaining structure of its kind. Visit us for exhibits with interactive displays and original artifacts, and engaging programs.
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Erie Canal Museum. 318 Erie Boulevard East. Syracuse, NY...
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Current Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed at...
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Erie Canal Museum. 318 Erie Boulevard East. Syracuse, NY...
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Our Vision. We will be the leading interpreter of the Erie...
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When the Erie Canal Museum opened its doors on October 25, 1962, it celebrated and preserved the life of the last remaining weighlock building in America. This Greek revival building stands as a monument to the Erie Canal’s transformative role in the history of the United States.
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Open daily from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed at 2 PM on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Closed entirely on New Year’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We have a suggested donation of $10/person. Any contribution you can provide is greatly appreciated. We accept cash, credit, and Venmo donations at the Museum.
The Erie Canal Museum is set up for a self-guided experience. However, we often have docents available to guide guests through the Museum. If you are interested, inquire at the front desk about docent availability when you arrive. Check the event calendarto see our schedule of guided outdoor walking tours (only available late-spring to early-fall)....
The Erie Canal Museum is a historical museum about the Erie Canal located in Syracuse, New York. The museum was founded in 1962 and is a private, non-profit corporation. It is housed in the Syracuse Weighlock Building dating from 1850. The Syracuse Weighlock Building was in operation as a weighlock from 1850 to 1883. In 1883 the canal decided ...
Our Vision. We will be the leading interpreter of the Erie Canal’s profound influence on Central New York, the United States, and the world, while being a vibrant hub in downtown Syracuse, engaging the community onsite and online with our world class collections and unique educational experiences.
Information about current exhibits of art, artifacts and collection items in the Erie Canal Museum's second-floor Weighlock Gallery and first-floor Link Gallery.
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Erie Canal Museum. 457 reviews. #1 of 102 things to do in Syracuse. History Museums. Open now. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Erie Canal Museum houses the National Register 1850 Syracuse Weighlock Building, the only structure of its kind in the United States.