C&O Canal National Historic Park Museum & Visitor Center

The Museum and Visitor Center is located in the first floor of the Railway Station.

The C&O Canal National Historical Park Museum offers interactive and educational displays about the history of the C&O Canal and the city of Cumberland.


Download Walking Tour Map


Located in the first floor of the Western Maryland Railway Station, it features an exhibit area with interactive and educational displays about the history of the C&O Canal and Cumberland. Visitors can explore a model of the Paw Paw Tunnel to learn about the day-to-day life of the canal families and glimpse the entrance of a coal mine to learn about the main product shipped along the canal. Exhibits are on view of a model lock, boat building, and Cumberland as a transportation hub. Children will enjoy several interactive exhibits – most notably Mutt the mule.

Travel information can be obtained in the Visitors Center in the Western Maryland Railway Station, located at 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502.

C&O Canal National Historic Park Museum & Visitor Center

The Museum and Visitor Center is located in the first floor of the Railway Station.

The C&O Canal National Historical Park Museum offers interactive and educational displays about the history of the C&O Canal and the city of Cumberland.


Download Walking Tour Map


Located in the first floor of the Western Maryland Railway Station, it features an exhibit area with interactive and educational displays about the history of the C&O Canal and Cumberland. Visitors can explore a model of the Paw Paw Tunnel to learn about the day-to-day life of the canal families and glimpse the entrance of a coal mine to learn about the main product shipped along the canal. Exhibits are on view of a model lock, boat building, and Cumberland as a transportation hub. Children will enjoy several interactive exhibits – most notably Mutt the mule.

Travel information can be obtained in the Visitors Center in the Western Maryland Railway Station, located at 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502.