Happy Birthday, Erie Canal!
The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
Old Erie Canal State Historic Park
Welcome!
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! View the three dry dock bays (deep, middle, and shallow). Explore the reconstructed general store, the blacksmith shop, boat shop, mule stable, and visitors center.
We offer history and educational programming.
The Empire Trail passes directly across the Erie Canal from our site. Stop in for a break if you’re biking, walking, skiing, or snowmobiling!
Special Mid-Summer Hours, 2025
Open Wednesday - Sunday
10 am - 6 pm
CLOSED Labor Day weekend: August 30 & 31
November 1 - early Spring 2026
Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm
If you have questions, we’d be happy to answer them! Call before visiting: (315) 687-3801
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 museum member!
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 member 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 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.