Lowell National Historical Park

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5 story brick factories with a clocktower surrounding a central courtyard
The Boott Cotton Mills is one of the best, most-intact complexes of cotton mills from Lowell's heyday in the 19th century.
Two students weaving on the looms at the education center.
The Tsongas Industrial History Center, a partnership of Lowell National Historical Park and UMass Lowell's Graduate School of Education, offers hands-on interactive education workshops for more than 50,000 students each year.
Streetcar guided through Lowell by motormen with lots of passengers
Lowell National Historical Park operates reproduction vintage streetcars throughout the park and downtown Lowell. Climb onboard for a ride or a ranger-guided tour.
Two young visitors look over the rail at a room full of working looms
The working weave room at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum surrounds you with the sights and sounds of a turn-of-the-century working cotton textile factory.
Street scene with lots of tents and crowds listening to Folk Festival music at Boardinghouse Park.
The Lowell Folk Festival, Lowell's signature annual event, brings traditional folk performers to 5 stages throughout the city and a huge variety of traditional ethnic foods from all around the world.
Photos: National Park Service

About Lowell National Historical Park

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.

Quick Facts

State Massachusetts
Designation National Historical Park
State Code MA
Weather Summer: Throughout the summer, temperatures range from the mid 60s to mid 90s during the day, with rain and thunderstorms more common in the months of July and August. Boats…

Location & Map

Lowell National Historical Park is located in Massachusetts.

Operating 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

Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Cultural Demonstrations Live Music Boating Boat Tour Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Boat Tour Hands-On Arts and Crafts Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

The Boott Cotton Mills Museum is located at 115 John Street. Paid parking is available across the street from the museum in the Joseph Downes Garage located at 75 John Street. Click the link below for more detailed directions.

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Contact & Address

Address 115 John Street, Lowell, MA, 01852
Phone 9789705000
Email LOWE_Public_Information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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Things To Do

Explore the Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Explore the Boott Cotton Mills Museum

The Boott Cotton Mills Museum at Lowell National Historical Park is the best place to learn about Lowell’s industrial past.…

Become a Lowell Junior Ranger

Become a Lowell Junior Ranger

Participating in the Junior Ranger Program is a fun way for young visitors to get the most out of their…

Earn an Acre Community Ranger Badge

Earn an Acre Community Ranger Badge

Learn their stories, become a Community Ranger! Community Rangers are neighborhood storytellers and caretakers. Using the free Community Ranger activity…

Visit the Park Store at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Visit the Park Store at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Looking for a guide to the park's history and culture? Searching for an educational souvenir of your visit to Lowell?…

Visitor Centers

Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Don't miss the roar of 85 operating power looms! The Boott Cotton Mills Museum includes a recreated 1920s-era weave room, historical artifacts, interactive exhibits and…

Hours: May 3, to October 17, 2026, the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street) is open: Daily: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center

Introductory exhibits about Lowell National Historical Park, tour reservations, and information about local lodging and dining. 246 Market Street, Lowell MA 01852.

Hours: May 3, to October 17, 2026, the Visitor Center (246 Market St.) is open: Daily: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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