Welcome to the Website of the
Middlesex Canal Museum--Visitors Center

For the past nine years a group of dedicated volunteers has operated the Middlesex Canal Museum and Visitor Center at the Faulkner Mill in North Billerica. At first the generosity of the owner allowed us to stay there. He now feels it necessary to charge rent. We do have good facilities for rental in a charming Museum. Should you plan a function, we hope that you will consider us. The reasonable charge of $200 covers the room and a committee member who will be present throughout to assist you. For more information phone 978-670-2740, leave a message and someone will return your call.

Hours:
Year-round
Saturday Noon-4pm
Sunday Noon-4pm
except holidays.
Weekdays by appointment.

SEE BELOW FOR
DETAILED DIRECTIONS

Directions

By Car

From Greater Boston and Route 128/95:From Burlington, take Route 3 North for about 7 miles to Exit 28 "Treble Cove Road, N. Billerica, Carlisle".  At the end of the ramp turn left onto Treble Cove Road toward North Billerica.  At about ¾ mile bear left at a fork.  After about another ¾ mile you'll come to a traffic light; this is Route 3A; go straight.  (Go to "Common Directions", below)

From Greater Lowell and Route 495:
Take Route 3 South to Exit 29 "Route 129, Billerica, Chelmsford".  At the end of the ramp turn right onto Route 129 toward Billerica.  Go about 1¼ miles; bear right onto Route 3A South.  Go about 0.1 mile to a traffic light at Treble Cove Road; turn left.  (Go to "Common Directions", below)

Common Directions: Go about ¼ mile to a 3-way fork; take the middle road which will put St. Andrew's Church on your left.  Go about ¼ mile; bear right then turn right onto Faulkner Street.  Go about ¼ mile; the Museum is on your left and you can park across the street on your right, just beyond the falls.

By Train:

The Lowell Commuter Line runs between Boston's North Station and Lowell's Gallagher Terminal.  Get off at the North Billerica station, which is one stop south of Lowell.  From the station side of the tracks, the Museum is a 2-minute walk down Faulkner Street, on the right side.

Correction: For matters relating to the Museum-Visitors Center,
contact J. Breen at 978-670-2740, jj@middlesexcanal.org.

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"Tom, I don't care if it ruins the ambiance of the museum.  The Pepsi machine stays."