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American Textile History Museum

American Textile History Museum is a history museum in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is American Textile History Museum?

The American Textile History Museum (ATHM), located in Lowell, Massachusetts, was founded as the Merrimack Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) in North Andover, Massachusetts in 1960 by Caroline Stevens Rogers. ATHM told America’s story through the art, science, and history of textiles. In June 2016, the museum closed. The bulk of the library and archives as well as many fabric samples were acquired by Cornell University.

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Museum details

Name
American Textile History Museum
Type
History Museum
City
Lowell
State
Massachusetts
Website
http://www.athm.org
IMLS Museum ID
8402500307
Coordinates
42.64161, -71.31667
What kind of museum is American Textile History Museum?

American Textile History Museum is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is American Textile History Museum located?

American Textile History Museum is located in Lowell, Massachusetts at approximately 42.64161, -71.31667. See the map above.

Does American Textile History Museum have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.athm.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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