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Visitor tip
The canal boat ride features mules and knowledgeable boat captains who share engaging historical details. This is the highlight experience for most visitors, so prioritize booking or timing your visit around boat ride schedules.
Visitor tip
The museum has a separate toddler play area, though it's isolated from main exhibits. Families with young children should plan accordingly—you may need to divide supervision. The adjacent Hugh Moore Park features a playground, bike skills course, and dog park, extending the visit experience.
About National Canal Museum
Hands-on exhibits & canal boat tours. Seasonal center offers hands-on exhibits & canal boat tours, plus a historic house, garden & trails.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Canal Heritage Museum
- Location
- Hugh Moore Park, Easton, PA (520 acres)
- Highlights
- Restored Lehigh Canal, 110-passenger canal boat, 19th century exhibits, bike/canoe rentals
- Admission
- $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 children (3-15), free under 3
What visitors say
Really nice place to visit! It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history of man-made canals and the surrounding region. The boat ride was amazing — the mules are absolutely adorable, and the boat captain was knowledgeable,…
Wish I could add some extra stars, this place exceeded my expectations in every way. The tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging, and included such interesting details. I did not realize how much I would learn about so many different…
Definitely worth it! The ride on the boat was awesome a lot of stories were told with a lot of great information. The museum is cute has a lot of things for kids. The park and land alone is beautiful. Definitely will be back.
From 367 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features the Josiah White II, a 110-passenger canal boat that offers rides on the restored 2+ mile Lehigh Canal, providing visitors with an authentic 19th-century transportation experience
- The National Canal Museum includes a dedicated Black Workers of Anthracite Canals exhibit, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of Black laborers to canal construction and operation in the region
- The museum offers exceptional admission pricing with free entry for active military (with Military ID), low-income families (with EBT Card), and all members, while keeping general admission at only $8 for adults
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