Erie Canal Museum

The Erie Canal Museum is a historical museum located in Syracuse, New York, that showcases the story of the Erie Canal's transformative impacts on peoples and places in the past, present, and future. The museum is housed in the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building, the last remaining structure of its kind, and features exhibits with interactive displays and original artifacts. The museum's collection includes over 50,000 items related to the operation of the Erie Canal, lateral canals, and other man-made waterways. The museum is suitable for adults and children of all ages and offers a range of programs and events throughout the year