The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
Old Erie Canal State Historic Park
Welcome to the Old Erie Canal State Historic Park at Chittenango Landing!
We are a privately-funded site on both the State and National Register of Historic Places. Located on the Enlarged Erie Canal, our site is a unique nineteenth-century dry dock complex that can be the backdrop for you journey through history. Experience what life was like working and living along the Erie Canal in the nineteenth-century. Visitors can see the three bays (deep, middle, and shallow), the reconstructed general store, blacksmith, boat shop, mule stable and Visitors Center. We offer recreational activities as well as history, educational. folk arts and STEAM programming.
HOURS
Open Saturdays & Sundays
10 AM - 3 PM
(Nov. 1st- April 30th)
Weekends throughout December
Stop by the Gift Shop - everything clearance priced through Christmas!
Interested in working for us?
See the job listing under the
Take Action Tab
for details
Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop
December 18th 6-8 PM
Details on the Event Page
Consider making a donation to our museum today.
Every dollar you contribute goes to funding educational programming opportunities and preserving an important part of Erie Canal history. Together, we can ensure that history remains accessible for generations to come!
Take the first step on the towpath to history – become a member today!
Embark on a journey through time with Chittenango Landing Erie Canal Boat Museum, nestled along the historic Old Erie Canal State Historic Park. As a memeber and supporter, you play a pivotal role in preserving and celebrating the rich legacy of the Erie Canal.
Your membership fuels our mission to honor the industrious spirit of those who toiled along the canal's towpath, bringing commerce and community to life. By becoming a member, you gain access to special events, our quarterly newsletter the Boatyard, discounts, and immersive experiences that illuminate the canal's storied past. Your contribution ensures the continued preservation of our historic site, exhibits, and educational programs that ignite curiosity and inspire future generations.
Become a member today and be a part of preserving history for tomorrow.
About us
Find out about our organization,
our mission, our methods, and the results of decades of advocacy.