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Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, Waltham, MA

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Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

A Waltham museum focused on American manufacturing, invention, and the people behind them, with exhibits, mill talks, and guided tours.

154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453 · Waltham, MA

About Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

This nonprofit museum in Waltham tells the story of industry and invention in New England. Its galleries and programs cover manufacturing history, the Waltham Watch Company, and inventors such as Nikola Tesla. Visitors can also join lectures, free gallery tours, concerts, and an oral history project featuring local technology pioneers. The museum has no parking lot of its own, so guests are directed to nearby public lots and a short walk to the entrance.

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