Charles River Museum of Industry

Located on the scenic banks of the Charles River in the historic 1814 Boston Manufacturing Company textile mill, CRMII is on the National Register of Historic Places as America’s first factory. Hands on exhibits feature American innovation and invention from 1812 to modern day, including the Boston Manufacturing Company, The Orient Bicycle and Metz Automobile, the Waltham Watch Factory and more. In addition to the core exhibits in the Main Gallery and Watch Gallery, the Museum also features two revolving exhibit spaces, changing anywhere from 3-6 months. To see what is on display now, visit our website: www.crmi.org Please park in the Waltham Municipal Parking Lot on Pine Street.