Now Taking Reservations

Reservations are open for the full 2024-2025 school year. Call us early for the best chance of booking the programs and dates you prefer. We look forward to welcoming your classes in Lowell for in-person programs.

We are offering some programs only on certain days and times of the year. We will also continue to offer our popular virtual field trip programs.

Thank you for your interest in coming for a field trip to the Tsongas Industrial History Center. We invite you to call us at 978-970-5080 to speak with our staff about a reservation. You can also begin the process by filling out our Field Trip Inquiry form. This form will start the process and our Reservations Staff will contact you to finalize your reservation. Contact us early for the best availability of dates for this school year.

(NOTE: Our main phone line 978-970-5080 is currently unable to receive voicemails. We are still answering calls but if you are unable to reach us, and would like to start the process of booking a field trip, you can fill out our Field Trip Inquiry Form. October 30, 2024)

We highly recommend you review the Plan Your Visit page before you call.

• Our TIHC Director, Sheila Kirschbaum is this year's recipient of the Patrick J. Mogan Learning City Award! All are welcome to join the celebration on October 21, 2024, 5-7 p.m. at the MCC Donahue Performing Arts Center, 240 Central St., Lowell, Mass. More details on the Lowell City of Learning website. 

• Our new online resource"Unbroken Bonds: The Meaning of Slavery in a Northern Textile City" is now available! 

• Teachers and families: Be sure to follow the TIHC on Facebook and TIHC on Twitter for some fun and interactive online resources to share with your students. We are posting videos, photos, and other resources to continue learning online.

Partnership

The Tsongas Industrial History Center is an education partnership between the University of Massachusetts Lowell School of Education and the National Park Service at Lowell National Historical Park.