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Climb Aboard the Josiah White II for Pirate Day at the National Canal Museum

Ahoy Mateys! Join us at the National Canal Museum on Saturday, September 20 during regular museum hours for a swashbuckling adventure!

Come dressed in your best pirate costume and enjoy 50% off admission and canal boat. Free admission for DLNHC Members.

The Bachmann Players will be aboard the Josiah White II, serving alongside our boat crew as our resident pirates – watch out, or you might get recruited into their rowdy gang!

Attendees can enjoy pirate-themed crafts, follow a treasure map through the museum, and uncover hidden loot along the way. Even our trusty mules, Hank and George, will be joining the fun—donning their pirate personas for the day!

Pirate boat rides will set sail at 12 PM and 3 PM. Prefer a calmer voyage? The 1:30pm boat ride will be pirate free.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Make the National Canal Museum Your Next Stop this Passport to History Weekend!

Celebrate Passport to History Weekend at the National Canal Museum on Sunday, September 28. This seasonal event invites you to explore historic and cultural sites across the Lehigh Valley with free admission and family-friendly activities.

Step into 19th-century canal life and discover how mules, boats, and waterways helped fuel America’s Industrial Revolution.

Enjoy a variety of engaging experiences, including:

A fall-themed scavenger hunt
Live demonstrations of canal-era technology
Discounted canal boat rides aboard the Josiah White II – just $5 per person
Whether you’re a history lover or just looking for a unique fall outing, the National Canal Museum offers a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.