Hours and Admission

Regular Hours:

Open daily from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

New Year’s Day: Closed

Fourth of July: Closed

Thanksgiving: Closed

Christmas Eve: 10am-2pm

Christmas: Closed

New Year’s Eve: 10am-2pm

Museum Admission:

Pay What You Wish (Recommended Admission is $12/Person.)

Guided Tours:

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 calendar to see our schedule of guided outdoor walking tours (only available late-spring to early-fall).

If you are looking for information about scheduling a Group Tour click here or Field Trip click here.


Click here for directions to the Erie Canal Museum.

Click here for more information about parking. 

Click here to learn about other nearby or Canal-related places you can visit.