Exhibits

Lowell National Historical Park preserves and interprets the history of the American Industrial Revolution in Lowell, Massachusetts. The park includes historic cotton textile mills, 5.6 miles of canals, operating gatehouses, and worker housing. Turn-of-the-century trolleys operate March through November. The park will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Visitor Center
Begin your visit at Market Mills, the former Lowell Manufacturing Company mill complex, one of the city’s original textile mills. Market Mills houses the National Park Visitor Center, where you can make reservations for tours, explore exhibits, visit the Children’s Corner, and view the award-winning multi-image video program, “Lowell: The Industrial Revelation” every half hour 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Also on view at 4:00 PM is “Lowell Blues,” a film by Henry Ferrini about author Jack Kerouac and his native city. (Due to special programs, times may vary occasionally). General information on area lodging, cultural institutions, and dining is also available. Also in Market Mills: the Visitor Center Bookstore, and the Brush Art Gallery and Studios. 246 Market Street, Lowell, MA

Boott Cotton Mills Museum
Don’t miss the roar of a 1920s weave room with operating power looms! The Boott Cotton Mills Museum includes the weave room plus interactive exhibits and video programs about the Industrial Revolution, labor, and the rise, fall, and rebirth of Lowell. Adults, $6.00; Seniors, $4.00 (62+); Youths, 6-16 $3.00; Students (16+ with ID), $4.00; Children 5 and under, free. 115 John Street (formerly 400 Foot of John Street), Lowell, MA

Also at the museum, check for daily happenings at the Tsongas Industrial History Center, Lowell Historical Society, and shop at the Museum Store (reduced hours in winter - call for details) for a large selection of mill-related books, cloth from our weave room, books for kids, and other mill-related items.

Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center
The Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center, located at 40 French Street, is a program of Lowell National Historical Park in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The mission of the Mogan Cultural Center is to “tell the human story of Lowell” through the development of exhibits, projects and programs. The Center serves as the home to the world-renowned Angkor Dance Troupe, LNHP’s Mill Girls and Immigrants Exhibit and the University of Massachusetts’ Center for Lowell History. The Mogan Cultural Center strives to play a positive role among community groups as well as advance cultural and historical activities within the city. 40 French Street, Lowell, MA

We Are Still Here - A History of Native Peoples in the Lowell Area
March, 2004 - October, 2004
This story of the Native peoples in the Merrimac Valley is one of conflict and hope. This exhibit will look at the 10,000 year history of their presence here and the continued traditions reflected today. Join us on Sunday, May 30th at 2:00 pm for refreshments and Native ceremonies to open the exhibit. Exhibit will be open during regular business hours. Sponsored by the Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association.

Artists Open Studios
As part of a city-wide event highlighting Lowell area artists, we welcome the print work of Ella Putney Carlson coupled with the poetry of Soledad LaGarza. The exhibit will open on Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 am with refreshments and ethnic Irish and French Canadian music by Michal Truelsen.

Mill Girls and Immigrants Exhibit
Explore the history of “mill girls” and immigrants in a Boott Mill boardinghouse. The Mill Girls and Immigrants Exhibit, located in the Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center, tells the human story of the Industrial Revolution by concentrating on the working people of Lowell. Free. 40 French Street, Lowell, MA