Paterson Museum
- Industrial history museum
- Regional draw
- Paterson
Paterson Museum explores the city's industrial and technological history in a former locomotive works building near the Great Falls district.
Collections connect manufacturing, engineering, and local enterprise with the people and industries that shaped Paterson. The photograph shows a historic Colt Paterson revolver, one object illustrating the museum's wider subject matter.
Check current opening and exhibition information before arriving on Market Street. Allow time for the industrial stories and the historic building, rather than expecting every collection object to be displayed. Arrange group visits or research needs in advance, and follow the museum's photography and object-handling guidance.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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