WATERFORD, NEW YORK
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center in Northside at 2 Museum Lane, off Saratoga Avenue
The Waterford Harbor Visitor’s Center located at 1 Tugboat Alley
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is one of the great stops to check out while in Waterford!
The museum’s only location is 2 Museum Lane, in the Northside Historical District. Click HERE for more on museum hours, admission and directions!
THE MUSEUM DOES NOT HAVE A DISPLAY
IN THE UPPER ROOM AT THE HARBOR CENTER
Whether you’re just passing through or stopping by for a full day adventure, we’re happy to welcome you to the oldest continuously incorporated village in the United States!
Learn more about local history by clicking HERE
The brick building is the Waterford Harbor Visitor’s Center.
The Waterford Mule is displayed outside its doors (it’s a great photo opportunity!).
Scroll down to learn more about how to contact the center and for information on the canal.
Check out some of the historical sites and fun things to do with these suggestions:
Historic Sites & Maps
Waterford Flight of Locks Self-Guided Walking Tours
Old Champlain Canal Trail Towpath Park
The Harbor Visitor’s Center is accessible by boat and by car. You can reach it from Second Street off Broad Street, located beside the bridge to Peebles Island State Park. The museum is a short 3-5 minute drive from the Visitor’s Center or you can take the 20-30 minute walk along the Old Champlain Canal trail from the top of Lock 2. Head south to reach us at the top of the hill overlooking the old Champlain Canal Lock 4.
The Visitor’s Center is a good start to your introduction to Waterford, with information on where to stay, places to shop, boat rides, places to eat and other fun ideas of what to do in Waterford, NY
They may have the information you need regarding the Canal schedule too, but you should also contact NYS Canal Corporation (Tourism: 518-449-6014; Waterford Division: 518-233-8575)
We’re happy to help plan your trip – with the highlight of your trip naturally being the museum of course – but we don’t have the same resources as the Waterford Harbor Visitor’s Center.
Contact them at (518) 233- 9123
They’re friendly people, happy to help welcome you to Waterford!
The museum has been able to work with the Port of Waterford for events and programs such as our Canalways educational program and for other talks/lectures.