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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.

Physical Address:

115 John Street

Lowell, MA 01852

Mailing Address:

67 Kirk Street

Lowell, MA 01852

contact-details

Phone Number: 9789705000 Voice
Phone Number: 9789705002 TTY

Email Address: LOWE_Public_Information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

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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Directions

Operating Hours:

Lowell National Historical Park

November 30, 2025 - March 15, 2026 The Visitor Center (246 Market St.) is open: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street) is open: Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 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

Exceptions:

Spring Season (April 26,2025 – June 14, 2025) (April 26, 2026 - June 14, 2026)

Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026 - November 26, 2026)

Winter Season (November 30, 2025 - March 15, 2026) (November 30, 2025 - March 15, 2026)

Christmas Eve (December 24, 2026 - December 24, 2026)

Christmas Eve and Day (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)

New Years Day (January 1, 2027 - January 1, 2027)

Weather Information:

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 and trolleys operate rain or shine and are only cancelled in cases of extreme weather or the presence of thunder and lightning. Winter: Winters are typically cold with temperatures in the mid 30s and 40s (with occasional single digit temperatures) and snow storms with a few inches accumulation occur frequently throughout the season.