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Location
Parking
Paid city parking at 75 John Street (Boott Cotton Mills Museum); Validated parking available at HCID Parking Garage, 350A Dutton Street (Visitor Center)
Visitor tip
Book a ranger-guided tour or walking tour to deepen your understanding of the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and 1840s Boarding House Exhibit—these interactive experiences are key to getting the most educational value from your visit.
Best time
Visit the venue's event calendar before planning your trip to discover seasonal programs and special events throughout the year, as some tours are closed seasonally.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell, MA
- Main Exhibits
- Boott Cotton Mills, 1840s Boarding House, One City Many Cultures, Canal Walkways
- Hours
- Visitor Center: Mon-Fri 12-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; Some exhibits have extended hours
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Did You Know?
- Mogan Cultural Center features the Into an 1840s Boarding House Exhibit, offering visitors immersive access to authentic living conditions during Lowell's industrial era
- The center operates multiple interactive tour formats including ranger-guided tours, walking tours, trolley shuttles, and riverboat tours along the canal system
- Mogan Cultural Center is part of Lowell's National Historical Park complex, which preserves the history of America's first planned industrial city and its textile manufacturing heritage
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