"Agapetime" Sculpture

Bronze sculpture commisioned by former U.S. Senator Paul E. Tsongas and Nicola Sauvage Tsongas located in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts

• A black abstract sculpture made of three distinct parts. Two of the parks, on the left and right, are tall and skinny pieces, while the middle piece is short and wide. The sculpture sits on a granite base. It is located between a modern five story brick building and a man-made canal. There are several park benches and picnic tables nearby.

"Homage to Women" Sculpture

Designed by artist Mico Kaufman, this larger-than-life sculpture of five intertwined figures is a tribute to Lowell's nineteenth century "mill girls," yet it also celebrates the contributions made by women throughout time.

• This bronze sculpture on a granite base features the abstract forms of five women in a group all "leaning" or "moving" in the same direction. The sculpture is located in a small park next to a five story brick mill building.

"Jack Kerouac Commemorative" Sculpture

8 granite columns adorn Jack Kerouac Park with quotes from 10 of his works engraved on them.

• An outdoor park features eight triangular, polished, reddish-brown granite columns. Below the columns are a paved path with shapes of a cross and various circles. The plaza is surrounded by trees. A busy street is on the west side of the park, and a canal curves around the east and north sides.

"Pawtucket Prism" Sculpture

Stainless and gold-plated steel kinetic sculpture. Designed by Micho Ihara in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts.

"Stele for the Merrimack" Sculpture

Designed by artist Peter Gourfain, "Stele for the Merrimack" this piece highlights the life-giving impact of the Merrimack River, the major river in Lowell. The bronze column is adorned with animals, plants, and humans, who all rely on the Merrimack.

• This seven foot tall sculpture is located in a small patch of grass next to the Suffolk Mill Trolley Stop. The main sculpture is bronze, and it has a granite base.

"The Lowell Sculptures: One, Two, and Three" Sculptures

Designed by artist Robert Cumming, the "Lowell Sculptures: One, Two, and Three" are derived from Lowell's industrial symbols. Installed at Boarding House Park, they are intended to be objects for seating and climbing, functioning as a kind of furniture as well as visual art.

• Three large, abstract granite sculptures are located at three corners of Boarding House Park in downtown Lowell.

"The Worker" Sculpture

This life-size bronze sculpture of an Irish canal digger stands as a tribute to those nineteenth-century laborers who by hand dug Lowell's 5.6 miles of canals.

• A life-size sculpture of a man from the 19th century. The man holds a long, metal tool in his hands and is using the tool to move blocks on granite. The base of the sculpture is made of granite, and features water being fed by a fountain.

Kirk Street Agents House

• Across the street from Lowell High School, the agents’ house is a brick building with wooden doors and windows lining the walls.

Mechanics Hall

• Sandwiched between two other brick buildings sits Mechanics Hall, where a community garden has been placed in front. While the other buildings are plain brick, the hall has been painted with bright, vibrant colors depicting a drummer and two dancers.

Merrimack House

• Currently the block where this building stands, hosts a gas station, old diner and tire retail store. This block would have housed a rounded brick structure across from a railroad station, four stories high, with identical sets of windows and window awnings.

Nesmith Building

• A three-storied brick building with the words “Nesmith Building” in gold, all capital lettering on the side. Many rows of windows line the building on each side, including along the curved edge.

Old City Hall

• On the corner of Shattuck and Merrimack Street, across from St. Anne’s Church, sits a three-story brick building that was once Old City Hall.

Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center

Site of the Second Universalist Church

• A dirt lot that sits next to a brick building, that has its’ side wall painted with a colorful mural. ON that same wall, an outline of the church’s building remains as a faint trace. The lot also sits on the corner of a busy paved street and a one-way cobblestone street.

St. Anne's Episcopal Church

• Directly next to the busy Merrimack Street is St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. With a large green lawn in front and iron gates separating it from the sidewalk, this large stone structure has a main entrance with three red doors leading into the main sanctuary. There are over a dozen stained glass windows on the sides of the church.

Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit

The Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit hosts an impressive display of mechanical marvels that drove America’s Industrial Revolution in Lowell. Find out how water becomes mechanical power and runs all the machines that made Lowell famous for its textile production by visiting this free exhibit.

• The exhibit is located inside a large, five story brick mill complex next to a historic canal. The mill building has many large windows and multiple doors.

Boott Cotton Mills Museum

• Boott Cotton Mills Museum
• Don't miss the roar of 85 operating power looms! The Boott Cotton Mills Museum includes a recreated 1920s-era weave room, historical artifacts, interactive exhibits and video programs about the Industrial Revolution and the people of Lowell. Learn more about the city’s role as a cutting-edge developer of technology and hub of economic change in the American Industrial Revolution.

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center

• Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
• Introductory exhibits about Lowell National Historical Park, tour reservations, and information about local lodging and dining. 246 Market Street, Lowell MA 01852.

• Explore the Boott Cotton Mills Museum
• The Boott Cotton Mills Museum at Lowell National Historical Park is the best place to learn about Lowell’s industrial past. Explore the stories of the workers, engineers, inventors, and investors who made Lowell the first successful planned industrial city in the United States. Learn more about the city’s role as a cutting-edge developer of technology and hub of social and economic change in the American Industrial Revolution.

• Become a Lowell Junior Ranger
• Participating in the Junior Ranger Program is a fun way for young visitors to get the most out of their visit to Lowell National Historical Park. Free activity books can be picked up at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street). Participants can earn a badge and a certificate after completing a few simple, fun activities.

• Earn an Acre Community Ranger Badge
• Learn their stories, become a Community Ranger! Community Rangers are neighborhood storytellers and caretakers. Using the free Community Ranger activity book, you can explore the historic Acre neighborhood. Along the way, you'll be introduced to the rich diversity and history of the places, people, and buildings that give this neighborhood life. This program is designed to give you new ways to think about the place you call home!

• Visit the Park Store at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum
• Looking for a guide to the park's history and culture? Searching for an educational souvenir of your visit to Lowell? Start your search at the Park Store. America's National Parks, the park's cooperating association, operates on the first floor of the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. A portion of America's National Parks' proceeds are returned to the park.

Anti-slavery Lowell Walking Tour

Travel throughout the city of Lowell to places of significance, to learn about the history of anti-slavery in Lowell.

Discover Downtown History

Explore the history found throughout Lowell’s downtown as you walk from park’s Visitor Center (246 Market Street) to the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (114 John Street).

The Lowell Public Art Collection

In Lowell, where the motto on the city seal is "art is the handmaid of human good," it seems only fitting that contemporary works of art stand alongside historical sites. Created by international artists, these works specifically address the themes of the Lowell National Historical Park: the Industrial City, Labor, Machines, Power, and Capital. Each artist selected the site for their original work, and we encourage you to explore the art, history, and culture along this walking tour.