Palmyra’s museum complex offers a multi-faceted look at early American life and provides several unique museums all in one place. At the Erie Canal Depot, students learn about this engineering marvel’s impact on national expansion. The Print Shop demonstrates 19th-century communication technology, while the Phelps General Store and Alling Coverlet Museum showcase early American commerce and craftsmanship. This complex of museums also satisfies STEM-related learning opportunities.