Visit the only museum that tells the story of America's coal-carrying canals and how they ignited America's Industrial Revolution. Experience hands-on …
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Oct 19, 2024
We visited the museum itself wich has many displays of canal memorabilia with explanations on how the canals transformed the area and the American economy. There were several hands-on activities too.…Full review by Charles_and_Susan
Nov 12, 2023
The 45-minute canal boat ride, drawn by two mules and narrated by a human, was a great, absorbing introduction to this part of American history. The narrator helped you understand the time period, w…Full review by Macybear
Oct 23, 2022
We truly enjoyed our visit to the National Canal Museum site. We were able to ride on the mule pulled canal boat. It was late October and the fall foliage was beautiful. A historian provided a te…Full review by kathy L
Museum Hours November 3 – December 23 Museum Only (no canal boat) Saturdays & Sundays 11:30 am to 4:30 pm Museum Admission Adults: $8 Seniors: $7 Children (3-15): $6 …
Museum Hours November 3 – December 23 Museum Only (no canal boat) Saturdays & Sundays 11:30 am to 4:30 pm Museum Admission Adults: $8 Seniors: $7 Children (3-15): $6 Children under 3: Free Members: Free