WELCOME TO THE

LOCK HOUSE MUSEUM

Museum Opens for the Season on Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Open from April-October, Sat & Sun 1-4 pm*

*please note that the Museum is no longer open on Fridays and that the hours have changed

$5 suggested admission

Office Hours by Appointment 410-939-5780

2nd Annual Student Lego Build Contest

  • Registration is at time of drop-off
  • Drop-off only on weekends 1-4 pm
  • Please have the entry on a board or tray and marked well with name of entrant
  • More info to follow:)


EXPERIENCE

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DOCENT-LED TOURS

Explore the history of the Lock Tender's House and canal system.

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OUTDOOR EXHIBITS

Educational displays on the canal history on the grounds.

Flowers and directional signs.

SCENIC LOCATION

Picnic, relax, or explore the North Park’s 1.5 mile riverside trail.

THE LOCK HOUSE MUSEUM HISTORY

While the canal was in operation from 1840 through the 1890s, the Lock House served ably in its dual roles of providing a residence for the lock tender (or lock keeper) and his family and an office for the toll collector. 

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Learned Something New!

A very interesting museum with a working lock model and impressive new and beautifully designed exhibits upstairs. The docent that greeted us was very knowledgeable and personable and kept us engaged and then we went poking around on our own inside and out. This museum is a treasure located at the north end of Havre de Grace on a beautiful spot overlooking the Susquehanna River. Highly recommend this to history lovers.

John R.

Albany

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Learned Something New!

A very interesting museum with a working lock model and impressive new and beautifully designed exhibits upstairs. The docent that greeted us was very knowledgeable and personable and kept us engaged and then we went poking around on our own inside and out. This museum is a treasure located at the north end of Havre de Grace on a beautiful spot overlooking the Susquehanna River. Highly recommend this to history lovers.

John R.

Albany

Learned Something New!

A very interesting museum with a working lock model and impressive new and beautifully designed exhibits upstairs. The docent that greeted us was very knowledgeable and personable and kept us engaged and then we went poking around on our own inside and out. This museum is a treasure located at the north end of Havre de Grace on a beautiful spot overlooking the Susquehanna River. Highly recommend this to history lovers.

John R.

Albany