A ranger gestures toward a large metal piece of machinery as a group of visitors look on.

Suffolk Mill Tour

Lowell National Historical Park

  • Every week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2:00 PM from October 18, 2026 to November 28, 2026
  • Free

Explore how numerous factors have shaped both the city’s past and its present. This tour combines a short trip through the historic city accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit into the Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit.

Attendees should plan to meet at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street) 15-minutes prior to the tour start time.

Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, much of which will be spent on your feet. When available, visitors will take a short ride aboard the historic trolley to the Suffolk Mill. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)

Please note that trolley services may be disrupted at any time due to city construction. In the event that the trolley cannot operate, the tour will take place on foot. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water.

This tour is free and interested parties can register day-of at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.) Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.

Latitude and Longitude 42.647348, -71.306939

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

Dates:

October 18, 2026 to November 28, 2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 15 minutes

Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour.

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Ride
  • Talk
Tags: guided tours