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Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Massachusetts

Free entry

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Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes that began here still reverberate in our shifting global economy. Explore Lowell, a living testament to the dynamic human story of the industrial revolution.

Activities

Arts and CultureBoatingGuided ToursHands-OnJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmShoppingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingBookstore and Park Store

Topics

DamsEngineeringImmigrationIndustryLaborer and WorkerScience, Technology and InnovationUrban AmericaWomen's HistoryCanalsMigrant Workers

No entrance fee.

Hours

Current Hours The Visitor Center (246 Market St.) is open: Daily: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street) is open: Daily: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The Mogan Cultural Center (40 French Street) is open: Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m

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Conditions

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Things to do

Explore the Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Become a Lowell Junior Ranger

Earn an Acre Community Ranger Badge

Visit the Park Store at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Visitor centers

Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center

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