Erie Canal Lock

Operate gates and valves to raise or lower the water level as you pilot a model tugboat through a series of locks as students learn the engineering and history behind how the Erie Canal helped fuel the economic growth of the nation.
Subjects: Engineering & Design, Physical Sciences, Social Studies, Technology & Applications of Science
Program Type: Permanent Exhibition
NYS Standards:
- Kindergarten
Engineering and Design: ETS1.A - 1st Grade
Engineering and Design: ETS1.A
Geography, Humans, and the Environment: 6b, 6c - 2nd Grade
Structure and Properties of Matter: PS1.A
Engineering and Design: ETS1.A
Geography, Humans, and the Environment: 5b, 5c - 3rd Grade
Geography, Humans, and the Environment: 3b
Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems: 10b - 4th Grade
Geography of New York state: 1a
Westward Movement and Industrialization: 6a, 6b, 6c
NGSS Keywords: Engineering & Design, Physical Sciences
Where is it?
Museum & Science Center
When is it?
Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Earliest Start Time: 9am
Who Should Attend?
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
How Much Does It Cost?
Cost: Permanent galleries are included (availability varies) with Museum Group Admission: $8 per person; 1 free adult with every 5 students; RMSC Member adults free
How To Book?
Call: 585.697.1942
Need More Information?
Name: Member & Visitor Services
Phone: 585-697-1942