Local history and industrial innovation
Paterson Museum in Paterson occupies a restored 1873 locomotive factory at the edge of the Great Falls National Historic Landmark District and features collections on local archaeology, mineralogy, and the city's role in American industrial innovation, including submarines and the silk industry.
Free · Indoor · Rainy-day pick · Quiet-friendly · Children under 18 free
Admission is free for children under 18; adults are asked for a suggested donation.
Guided tours for school and community groups are available by appointment; call ahead to arrange.
Museum is open Tue–Fri 10am–4pm and Sat–Sun 12:30pm–4:30pm; closed Mondays.