This replica of a 1930’s International Textile Union Hall hosts exhibits about the history of labor in Rhode Island and is host to the majority of museum programs and events.
Greet every guest as they come through the doors whether they are gathering for a tour, seeking information about the Blackstone Valley or simply asking for directions.
This gallery space is home to the changing exhibitions both borrowed and developed by Museum of Work & Culture staff.
Claim This OpportunityClaim This OpportunityClaim This OpportunityThis recognizable replica façade of the first French language Catholic Church in Woonsocket is home to our 20 minute introductory video.
Playing host to original textile machinery this reproduction is typical of a Woonsocket mill floor.
Claim This OpportunityClaim This OpportunityThis replica parochial school classroom is very popular amongst our younger visitors and uses audio and interactives to explain the Sentinelle Affair.
Home to the restored 40 - 8 boxcar sent to Rhode Island by France in 1949 as part of the Merci Train appreciation program this room contains artifacts and information on Woonsocket during World War II.
Claim This OpportunityClaim This OpportunityThis multimedia exhibit contains an interactive touch table map exploring the development of mills in Woonsocket throughout history. It’s also home to our Mill Memory Bank where biographical information on local mill workers is collected and displayed.
Our most recent installment, this interactive touch screen exhibit takes the visitor on a journey along the Blackstone River through time, exploring the changes in Community, Industry and nature of the Blackstone Valley.
Claim This OpportunityClaim This OpportunityTypical of urban housing in the Blackstone Valley, this replica Triple Decker apartment building uses audio to showcase 19th century changes in technology, housing and community.
This replica 1870s Quebecois Farmhouse is the place where both the museum tours and our story begin.
Claim This OpportunityHighlighting major players in the history of Woonsocket Industry, this hallway exhibit connects the Classroom exhibit to the ITU Hall.
These real life safety deposit boxes can hold important documents and family memorabilia with the option for them to be displayed in the museum.
Each antique desk in our Classroom exhibit lifts up to display either illuminated images, books or the contents of a typical parochial school desk. Many also contain buttons to interact with the audio presentation.
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