C&O Canal Museum and Visitor Center in Cumberland

C&O Canal Museum and Visitor Center in Cumberland

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Visitor Center

The C&O Canal National Historical Park’s Cumberland Visitor Center is located in the historic Western Maryland Railway Station in Cumberland, MD. It serves as a museum dedicated to the history of the C&O Canal, featuring interactive exhibits about the canal’s construction, cargo, mules, locks, and crew. Learn more.

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Visiting the C&O Canal

We know that to preserve something, you need to experience it, so we are proud to provide support to the C&O National Historical Park as their official philanthropic partner.

Please visit the National Park Service website for the following information:

For more information and nearby places to stay or grab a bite to eat, please visit our local tourism partners:

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