The Boott Cotton Mills is one of the best, most-intact complexes of cotton mills from Lowell's heyday in the 19th century.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park · MA
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.
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Hours Exceptions
NoteSpring Season (April 1, 2026 – May 2, 2026); Thanksgiving; Winter Season (November 30, 2025 - March 31, 2026); Christmas Eve; Christmas Eve and Day; New Years Day
Current Alerts
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available17 activities
Park Name
InfoLowell National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoMA
Phone
Info9789705000
LOWE_Public_Information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoCurrent 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
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Boott Cotton Mills Museum
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Visitor Center: Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
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Activity: Arts and Culture
InfoAvailable
Activity: Craft Demonstrations
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Activity: Cultural Demonstrations
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Activity: Live Music
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Activity: Boating
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Activity: Boat Tour
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Activity: Guided Tours
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Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
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Activity: Boat Tour
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Activity: Hands-On
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Activity: Arts and Crafts
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Activity: Junior Ranger Program
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Activity: Park Film
InfoAvailable
Activity: Museum Exhibits
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Activity: Shopping
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Theme: Dams
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Theme: Engineering
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Theme: Industry
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Theme: Factories
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Theme: Mills
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Theme: Immigration
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Theme: Laborer and Worker
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Theme: Migrant Workers
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Weather Info
InfoSummer: 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
Getting There
InfoThe 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
GPS Coordinates
Info42.6455° N, -71.3159° W
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