Paterson Museum, Industrial history museum in Paterson, United States.
The museum is housed in the former Thomas Rogers Locomotive Erecting Shop, a 19th-century industrial building. The displays feature machinery, locomotive components, and textile equipment that document the city's manufacturing heritage.
The museum was founded in 1925 in a public library and relocated twice before settling in its current location in 1982. Each move reflected shifts in how the city valued and presented its industrial story.
The collections show how local workers and manufacturers shaped Paterson through textile production and industrial innovation. You can see objects and tools that reveal how these industries were woven into daily life here.
The museum is open on weekdays and weekends with variable hours depending on the season, so check ahead before visiting. It sits in the downtown area and is accessible by foot or public transit from most parts of the city.
The museum displays one of the earliest functioning submarines ever built by inventor John Holland. This vessel represents a lesser-known side of Paterson's innovation that extended beyond textiles and locomotives.
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