Boonville Black River Canal Museum

The Boonville Black River Canal Museum tells the story of the Black River Canal, which once carried boats through the hills of northern Oneida County. It’s a small-town history museum in Boonville, a village with deep canal roots, and it invites visitors to step back in time.

The Black River Canal linked the Erie Canal at Rome with the Black River region to the north, climbing the highlands through a long series of locks. A visit helps explain how freight and travelers moved through this part of Central New York before roads and railroads took over.

What to Know

• The museum focuses on the history of the Black River Canal.
• The canal connected the Erie Canal at Rome with the Black River region to the north.
• It’s in Boonville, in northern Oneida County.
• Hours at small museums can vary, so check before you go. Featured by Oneida County Tourism.