Located on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Slater Mill is a museum complex dedicated to bringing the American Industrial Revolution to life.
Come and enjoy our tours, exhibits, collections of artifacts, gallery, research library, theatre, gift shop, and more. Slater Mill offers concerts, demonstrations, lectures, meeting spaces for rent, family programs, specialized tours, holiday programs and exhibits of fine crafts and artwork. Along with our on-site programs, we offer an extensive selection of curriculum-based programs for schools and entertaining presentations for social clubs and community groups.
Slater Mill tells the story of innovation, labor, artisans, women’s rights, cotton economy, immigration and assimilation, and industry. It is culturally, educationally and historically important for people of all ages and origins to be able to come, see, touch, learn and be inspired at Slater Mill.
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Office hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Visitor hours: March & April, weekends, 11AM-3PM. Tours available throughout the year, book a tour today by call Joyce Gilbert at 401.725.8638 to make a reservation.
Museum Store Hours: on-site, same as Museum hours; Visitor Center store, hours may vary.
Slater Mill Gallery: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM
Mission
A National Historic Landmark, Slater Mill preserves, interprets and researches the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution and its collections for the benefit of all. The Mill develops an informed understanding of American heritage in innovative economic, industrial, cultural, artistic and social terms. Slater Mill provides high quality, relevant experiences designed to educate, entertain and inspire.
Slater Mill is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is the cornerstone of the John H. Chafee Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor. Slater Mill is supported by charitable contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations with addition support from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and the City of Pawtucket, RI.
Thank you to Highchair designhaus in Pawtucket for our new website and logo design. The website will continue to grow and improve, so be sure to come back and visit us.
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67 Roosevelt Avenue. Pawtucket, RI 02860 our directions / mapquest directions Content ©2012 Slater Mill Historic Site |
November-February: Open for groups of five or more by appointment.
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401.725.8638
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