The Canton Area Historical Museum is a local history museum in Canton, North Carolina. It features the colorful past events and traditions of Canton and its neighboring towns, Bethel and Cruso.

The Canton Area Historical Museum showcases the mountain heritage of the three towns in the Canton area. It focuses on the agricultural and domestic aspects of life in the area, with numerous artifacts and items of such on display. Some objects date back to the late 19th century and early 20th century. Photographs of the area during the early 1900s are also present, as well as uniforms of WWI and WWII veterans.

The Canton Area Historical Museum also serves as the Visitor Information Center of the town. Here, folks can learn more about the local attractions and top sites to visit.