Samuel S. Pollard Memorial Library 401 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852, 978-970-4120, As well as offering a large collection of books and reference materials, this library, housed in a beautiful, historic structure, offers special events for children, families, the community, and modern technology such as internet services.  more... 

American Textile History Museum 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA 01852, 978-441-0400, Two floors of exhibits at this museum depict the history of the textile industry from the early Eighteenth Century to the middle of the Twentieth Century; also provided are a research library, a gift store, and an on-site restaurant. more... 

Boott Cotton Mills Museum 115 John Street (Formerly 400 Foot of John Street), Lowell, MA 01852, 978-970-5000, The seasonal Boott Cotton Mills Museum features a 1920's weave room with operating power looms and interactive exhibits and video programs about the Industrial Revolution, labor, and the rise, fall, and rebirth of Lowell. 

Evos Art Institute 98 Middle Street, Lowell, MA 01852, 978-441-9906, This three-floor art centre features seven rooms full of innovative art and mixed media exhibits; a wide range of classes and workshops are also available. Other features include a recording facility and a cavernous theatre on the fourth floor. 

New England Quilt Museum 18 Shattuck Street, Lowell, MA 01852, 978-452-4207, Five exhibits of traditional and contemporary quilts are showcased annually at this museum that also offers a library, a unique museum gift store, workshops, lectures, and tours. more... 

Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center 40 French Street, Lowell, MA 01852, 978-970-5000, Located in a restored 1835 boarding house, the Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center commemorates the history of working people during the Industrial Revolution. The "Mill Girls and Immigrants" Exhibit depicts the roles of immigrants, mill girls and organized labor during the time of the Industrial Revolution. The Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center is also home to the Angkor Dance Troupe and the University of Massachusetts’ Center for Lowell History. 

Revolving Museum, The 22 Shattuck Street, Lowell, MA 01852, 978-937-2787, The Revolving Museum is an arts organization that provides changing exhibits, public art projects, educational programs, and special events to the community. more... 

Whistler House Museum of Art 243 Worthen Street, Lowell, MA 01852, 978-452-7641, Located in the birthplace of artist James McNeill Whistler, this museum features a large array of contemporary and historical fine art; exhibits include Nineteenth Century and early Twentieth Century paintings and prints. 

Lowell National Historical Park 246 Market Street (Visitor Center in Market Mills), Lowell, MA 01852, 978-970-5000, Situated in downtown Lowell, Lowell National Historical Park commemorates the early part of America's Industrial Revolution. Visitors can take a look back to the 19th century textile industry and its use of the Merrimack River for machine power through exhibits, guided canal tours, an award-winning, multi-image video program and more. Lowell National Historical Park operates several exhibits in downtown Lowell. more...