Location

What you should know

Parking Visitor parking information available on website
Best time Visit on a Saturday morning right when the museum opens to enjoy a low-key experience with fewer crowds and more time to appreciate the thorough exhibits without feeling rushed.
Visitor tip Don't miss the live demonstrations of the four belt-driven machines—these operating exhibits are a true highlight that bring the Industrial Revolution to life and showcase machinery that still functions after decades.

About Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Hands-on exhibits on famous inventions. Riverside museum in an 1814 building offering interactive exhibits on famed inventions plus events.

Quick Facts

Type
Museum of Industry & Innovation
Location
Waltham, MA
Hours
Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-2:30pm
Focus
Industrial history, manufacturing, innovation, textile industry
Special Programs
Repair Cafe, Mill Talk series, gallery tours

What visitors say

Fun visiting the museum and checking out the exhibits. But also- Amazing venue for private events, out wedding reception guests were blown away. The staff is exceptional and accommodating, and the spaces were so versatile. For sure a…
This local museum is tucked away in the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill next to Waltham Common and the Charles River (as its name suggests) and is a fascinating museum. Not only does it feature the history of the textile mills of Waltham, but…
I went here and on a Saturday right when they opened. There weren’t too many people there and it was very low key. Was pleasantly surprised by how thorough all the exhibits were and how the museum was laid out. I learned a lot about the…

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