The Museum of Work & Culture

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42 S Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895

The Museum of Work & Culture, located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, showcases the compelling narratives of immigrants who sought better lives in the mill towns along the Blackstone River. Visitors embark on an immersive journey through nine exhibits that explore the lives of these immigrants at home, work, and school during the turn of the century.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum hosts changing galleries and educational programs, offering virtual tours for schools and families. The museum also serves as a rental venue for various events, accommodating groups for both formal and casual gatherings, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of Rhode Island's working-class history.

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Toni T.
12/4/2024

Coming from Pawtucket, the home of the American Industrial Revolution, I'd never made the trek all the way out to Woonsocket to check the museum out. But my now LA-based daughter was visiting, and...

J M.
8/16/2025

Groupon actually came through with a good deal. For under $10, this is a steal. Greeted by a very nice woman who is all about the history of the area, very helpful and welcoming. Want to thank...

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C B.
9/20/2021

The museum is fairly small but very well done and full of so many aspects of the history of the area: the immigrants stories, church, home, school, unionization, the rise and downfall of the local...

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Stephanie C.
9/27/2018

We came here on a quiet Sunday since we've passes this place so many times, and had nothing to do, so we said, what the heck? Check out the Groupon! Very affordable to take the whole family....

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Brian S.
5/6/2011

Embracing the past to inspire the future Times were hard during the 19th century for the immigrants that moved from Quebec to the city of Woonsocket, Rhode island. The industrial revolution...

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