Operating Hours & Seasons

Lowell National Historical Park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day

September 1 - October 12, 2025 October 13-26, 2025
Boott Cotton Mills Museum
115 John Street
(Paid City Parking at 75 John Street)
Daily
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Daily
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Into an 1840s Boarding House Exhibit
40 French Street
Daily
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Daily
10 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 - 4 p.m.
One City, Many Cultures
40 French Street
Daily
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Daily
10 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 - 4 p.m.
Boarding House Park
40 French Street
Open Daily Open Daily
Canal Walkways
Open Daily Open Daily
Trolley Shuttle
Trolley services may be disrupted at any time due to construction
Wednesday - Sunday Monday-Friday
Visitor Center
246 Market Street
(Validated parking available the HCID Parking Garage, 350A Dutton Street)
Daily
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Daily
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Suffolk Mill Tour Wednesday - Sunday
2 p.m.
75 Minutes
Leaves from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum
(115 John Street)
Monday - Friday
2 p.m.
75 Minutes
Leaves from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum
(115 John Street)
A River Transformed Walking Tour Monday and Tuesday
11 a.m.
75 Minutes
Leaves from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum
(115 John Street)
Saturday & Sunday
2 p.m.
90 Minutes
Leaves from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum
(115 John Street)
Pawtucket Canal Tour Saturday and Sunday
11 a.m. & 12 noon
90 Minutes
Leaves from the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
(246 Market Street)
Reservations can be made at
recreation.gov
Closed for the Season
Riverboat Tour Saturday and Sunday
4 p.m.
60 Minutes
Leaves from the Bellegarde Boathouse
(500 Pawtucket Blvd.)
Reservations can be made at
recreation.gov
Closed for the Season
Special Events and Programs Visit our calendar to learn more Visit our calendar to learn more
Northern Canal Walkway Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Subject to waterflow and construction limitations
Learn how to check flow rates here.
Open through October 15th
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Subject to waterflow and construction limitations
Learn how to check flow rates here.
 
Visitors buy museum tickets at an entrance desk
Fees & Passes

Learn about museum and tour fees, interagency passes, and fee free days.

A park ranger explains a complex industrial machine
Guided Tours

Take a ranger-guided tour of Lowell

Traditional Japanese drummers perform on an outdoor stage
Event Calendar

Lowell National Historical Park hosts a variety of special events each year.

Last updated: September 22, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

67 Kirk Street
Lowell, MA 01852

Phone:

978 970-5000

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