Museum of Work and Culture, Woonsocket

Name: Museum of Work and Culture
Address: 42 S Main St, Woonsocket, 02895-4274, United States
Telephone: +1 401-769-9675

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The Museum of Work and Culture is a museum in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, that features exhibits focusing on the city's textile manufacturing heritage. The museum is operated by the Rhode Island Historical Society and located at 42 South Main Street in Market Square in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. ()

Coordinates: 41°59'57"N, 71°30'58"W

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42 S Main StDowntown WoonsocketWoonsocket 02895-4274 United States

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+1 401-769-9675

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Work and Culture open?

Museum of Work and Culture is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Work and Culture?

Nearby attractions include Market Square, Woonsocket (2 min walk), Woonsocket Company Mill Complex, Woonsocket (6 min walk), Woonsocket City Hall, Woonsocket (6 min walk), Church of the Precious Blood, Woonsocket (11 min walk).