Children's Museums

Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark

Name: Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Address: 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, Pawtucket, RI, US
Telephone: (401) 725-8638
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (502 reviews)

📍 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

📞 (401) 725-8638

🌐 www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark

Industrial Revolution history on display. Industrial Revolution museum in a 1793 textile mill, with artifacts, crafts exhibits & guided tours. Old Slater Mill, built in 1793, is a water-powered cotton spinning mill that represents a pivotal moment in American industrial history and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the United States. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 502 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Historic Site / National Historical Park
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Old Slater Mill (1793), birthplace of American Industrial Revolution, Ranger-led tours, Junior Ranger programs
Hours (Summer): Visitor Station: Thu-Sun 10am-4pm; Guided Tours: Thu-Sun 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm; Grounds: Daily dawn-dusk
Location: 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Old Slater Mill, built in 1793, is a water-powered cotton spinning mill that represents a pivotal moment in American industrial history and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the United States
⭐The National Historic Landmark encompasses multiple historic mill villages including Slatersville, Whitinsville, and Hopedale, preserving an entire industrial ecosystem across multiple locations
⭐The site includes four distinct historic structures and museums: Old Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill, Sylvanus Brown House, and Kelly House Museum of Transportation, offering comprehensive views of 19th-century industrial life
⭐Tours are adaptively managed based on heat conditions, with full tours canceled and replaced with shortened 10-minute Ranger talks when heat index exceeds 87°F, demonstrating visitor safety protocols

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Start your visit at the Old Slater Mill visitor contact station to watch the 8-minute introductory video and get your passport book stamped before exploring the grounds. This orients you to the historic mill complex and enhances your understanding of what you'll see.
💬Call ahead at 401-725-8638 before your visit, especially on warm days, as Ranger-led tours are modified or canceled when the heat index exceeds 87°F. On hot days, only shortened 10-minute Ranger talks are offered instead of full tours.
💡Take advantage of Ranger-led guided tours to fully understand the water-powered cotton spinning mill technology and mill village history. The interactive tours provide context that self-guided exploration alone cannot offer.
💡Bring Junior Ranger books for children and complete the activity sheets while exploring the grounds. These self-guided educational tools keep kids engaged while learning about early American industrial history and architecture.
🕐Since the park grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk year-round, consider visiting early morning on weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy cooler temperatures, which also ensures full-length Ranger tours are available rather than shortened talks.