Lowell National Historical Park MA

Lat, Long: 42.6455371, -71.31588673

Designation: 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.

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 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.

Directions:

Paid parking is across the street from the Museum in the Downes Parking Garage (75 John St) From Interstate Route 495 take Exit 89C on to the Lowell Connector From Route 3 take Exit 80A if traveling southbound, Exit 80B if traveling northbound. Take the Lowell Connector to Exit 5B Thorndike St Continue right on to Thorndike Street, which becomes Dutton St Take a turn right at the corner of Dutton and Merrimack St Take the 2nd left onto John St. Parking at the Downes Garage on right. Museum is 1 block down

Address/Contact:

115 John Street

Lowell, US, 01852

Phone: 9789705000

Email: LOWE_Public_Information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Entry is free