Lowell National Historical Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–16:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-13; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Free admission. Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Suffolk Mill Open House
• Step into History Walking Tour 10:00 AM–10:45 AM · This tour begins at the Park Visitor Center (246 Market Street). Validated parking is available at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage at 350 Dutton Street, Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no cost provided they obtain a valid parking voucher at either the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street, or at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at 115 John Street.
• Late Night at the Museum: Hands-on Learning
• Suffolk Mill Tour
• Hands-On History: Weaving and Water Power
• Late Night at the Museum: Lowell's Night Sky

Before you go

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: No Public Morning Trolley Runs on Select Dates

Due to scheduled education programs, the trolley will not be offering public runs on the following mornings: 10/13, 10/14, 10/15, 10/20, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29, 11/6, 11/12, 11/19, and 11/20

Getting there

The Boott Cotton Mills Museum is located at 115 John Street. Paid parking is available across the street from the museum in the Joseph Downes Garage located at 75 John Street. Click the link below for more detailed directions.

Weather & when to go

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.

Visitor center

Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center

Visitor center

Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center

Visitor center

Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center

Visitor center

Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center

Visitor center

Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit

Visitor center

Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 2 restroom, 6 visitor information.

History

Opened

1978

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened