Looking for places in Greater Lowell and beyond where kids can have fun and learn something new? This guide brings together all of our "What Kids Can Do & Learn" adventures, written by a local mom who visited each destination with her own kids. From climbing aboard historic trolleys to exploring giant textile machines, these family outings combine hands-on learning with real fun. Each article includes firsthand experiences, tips, and lots of photos to help you decide which adventure your family wants to explore next.
BILLERICA
Middlesex Canal Museum -- Kids can learn how the Middlesex Canal helped shape early transportation and industry while exploring exhibits, artifacts, and stories about life along the historic waterway.
CHELMSFORD
Old Chelmsford Garrison House -- Kids can step back in time at the Old Chelmsford Garrison House to explore colonial life, discover how early settlers lived, and learn about local history through engaging artifacts and stories.
HUDSON MA
American Heritage Museum -- Kids can get up close to historic military vehicles, tanks, and artifacts while learning about major moments in history through immersive exhibits.
LOWELL
Boott Cotton Mills Museum -- Kids can see historic textile machines in action, explore interactive exhibits, and learn how the mills and the people who worked in them helped shape Lowell’s history.
National Streetcar Museum -- Kids can climb aboard historic trolleys, learn how streetcars transformed transportation, and discover the history of public transit through interactive experiences.
New England Quilt Museum -- Kids can discover colorful quilt designs, learn how quilts tell stories and preserve history, and enjoy hands-on activities that spark creativity.
Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center -- Kids can step inside a recreated mill boarding house, explore hands-on exhibits about Lowell’s many cultures and immigrant communities, and discover how people from around the world helped shape the city’s history.
TEWKSBURY
Public Health Museum -- Kids can explore fascinating exhibits, complete scavenger hunts, and learn how medicine, germs, food safety, and public health have shaped our world through hands-on, family-friendly experiences
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