Lowell National Historical Park Tours
Lowell National Historical Park
Discover the continuing revolution. Lowell’s water-powered textile mills propelled America – and especially its immigrant families and female factory workers – into an uncertain industrial future. 200 years later, the changes that began here still reverberate throughout the global economy. Explore Lowell, a living monument to the dynamic human story of the Industrial Revolution. For more information about Lowell National Historical Park, please visit www.nps.gov/lowe.
Discover the continuing revolution. Lowell’s water-powered textile mills propelled America – and especially its immigrant families and female factory workers – into an uncertain industrial future. 200 years later, the changes that began here still reverberate throughout the global economy. Explore Lowell, a living monument to the dynamic human story of the Industrial Revolution. For more information about Lowell National Historical Park, please visit www.nps.gov/lowe.
Need to Know
- Parking
Visitors arriving in vehicles no larger than 6'8" in height may park at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage at 350 Dutton St., 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 LNHP Visitor Center at 246 Market Street, or at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at 115 John Street.
- Accessibility
Many of the structures in Lowell National Historical Park are historic and were built before current accessibility standards were set. The terrain in the park may include uneven surfaces and may be difficult for visitors with mobility or visual impairments to navigate unassisted. For more information, please call (978)-970-5000.
- Urban Park
Many of the park sites are located within several blocks in the busy, downtown. Be careful crossing busy streets, obey traffic signals, and cross at marked walks. Secure vehicle doors and windows.
- Trolley Operations
Look both ways for the streetcars whenever walking (or driving) across tracks in the downtown. If driving, please do not stop on the tracks, and park clear of any tracks to allow the streetcars to pass by.
- Canal System
For your safety and to help preserve the historic resource, please stay on the walking path as you travel along the canalways. Keep out of any fenced areas and keep clear of the sloping ground leading down to the canals themselves.
- Noise: Boott Cotton Mills Museum
The Boott Cotton Mills Museum is one of the park’s signature experiences and includes a functional 19th century weave room, equipped with eighty-eight working looms. Earplugs are recommended and available at the museum front desk.
- Pets and Service Animals
Trained service animals are welcome in our exhibits and on our tours. Please select a Child ticket for them when making a tour reservation. Other animals or pets are NOT allowed in our exhibits or on our tours.
- Foreign Currency Not Accepted
Recreation.gov does not accept payment from foreign bank accounts or travelers’ checks.
- Same Day Boat Tour Tickets
Same day ticket sales are handled on a First Come First Served basis at the Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street, and may not be offered everyday. Please call Lowell National Historical Park between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST to inquire about same day ticket availability. (978) 970-5000. Boat tours frequently sell out and advance reservations are the only way to ensure a spot is available for you and/or your party.
Booking Windows
Canal Boat tours are available during the summer season typically June through early October. The park may not publish the complete schedule until a few weeks prior to tour date. Boat tours frequently sell out and advance reservations are the only way to ensure a spot is available for you and/or your party.
Same day ticket sales are handled on a First Come First Served basis at the Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street, and may not be offered everyday. Please call Lowell National Historical Park between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST to inquire about same day ticket availability. (978) 970-5000
Changes and Cancellations
Refunds will be processed if you cancel before 12 am EST on the day of your scheduled tour. There will be $1 per ticket charge regardless the reason for the cancellation. Customers who cancel any tour after the time stated or no-shows will forfeit the tour fee.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
246 Market Street Lowell MA 01852
Phone Number
978-970-5000
