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Location
Parking
Free parking available in Museum parking lot accessible from Washington Street, street parking also available
Accessibility
Participates in Card to Culture program for accessibility; wheelchair parking available in Museum parking lot
Visitor tip
Don't miss Todd Gieg's Narrow Gauge Diorama on the second floor, which features impressive accompanying videos. Note that this area has lower lighting, so plan time to let your eyes adjust and take advantage of available seating nearby.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Lynn's shoe manufacturing history, fine art collection, 10,000+ artifacts, extensive photography archive
- Admission
- $8 adults, $5 seniors/Lynn residents, children under 12 free
- Free Hours
- Wednesdays 3-7pm, 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10am-2pm
What visitors say
Your landscapers are nothing but a nuisance, Once they blew leaves all over my car with no regard, They show up at 7 a m on a saturday morning and disturb the peace, Your museum property does not take precedence over the residents who…
If you are short on time and cash but want to support local artists and learn a lot of history, this is an ideal museum. I loved Todd Gieg’s Narrow Gauge Diorama and accompanying videos. The museum is open Thursday and Friday from 10:00…
Hidden gem in the heart of Downtown Lynn. Amazing exhibits on Black History and they are always hosting special events!
From 131 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features Todd Gieg's Narrow Gauge Diorama with accompanying videos, a notable exhibit that visitors specifically highlight as a must-see attraction
- Offers multiple free admission opportunities: second and fourth Saturdays (10am-2pm), Wednesday evenings (3-7pm), and $2 admission with EBT or WIC cards, making it highly accessible to low-income visitors
- Specializes in Lynn's industrial and manufacturing history with particular emphasis on the city's shoe-making heritage, a significant regional historical focus
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