Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes that began here still reverberate in our shifting global economy. Explore Lowell, a living testament to the dynamic human
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursCurrent Hours The Visitor Center (246 Market St.) is open: Daily: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street) is open: Daily: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The Mogan Cultural Center (40 French Street) is
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
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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.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Lowell National Historical Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Lowell National Historical Park?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Lowell National Historical Park. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Bartlett School Trails, Concord River Greenway, Eastern Canal Walkway (French St. to Lower Locks), and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
Current Hours The Visitor Center (246 Market St.) is open: Daily: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street) is open: Daily: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The Mogan Cultural Center (40 French Street) is
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CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
