Erie Canal Museum
The 1850 Weighlock Building once served as the weighing center for boats as they traveled through Syracuse on the Erie Canal. It is now home to the Erie Canal Museum.A gallery full of participatory exhibits gives visitors a look at canal life and promotes hands-on learning. The museum has three special exhibits each year that draw on its nationally renowned artifact collection and historical research. Museum tours and specialty programs for all age groups are developed to entertain as well as educate. A variety of school programs are also offered by the museum.