Canal Place, Museum in Cumberland, United States
The Canal Place Museum occupies 58 acres at the western terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, featuring exhibits about canal operations and transportation history.
The museum resides in the 1913 Western Maryland Railway Station building, where it preserves artifacts and documents from the canal's commercial shipping period.
The center maintains exhibits demonstrating canal boat construction techniques, lock operations, and the daily routines of families who worked along the waterway.
Visitors can access the museum at 13 Canal Street, with ample parking available and connections to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Station.
The museum contains a full-size replica canal boat named The Cumberland, positioned within the Trestle Walk area for educational demonstrations.
Location: Cumberland
Part of: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
GPS coordinates: 39.64940,-78.76340
Latest update: March 30, 2025 10:32
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