Built in 1828 as the turbine room for the historic Appleton Mills complex, this unique space is being redesigned as a social and cultural hub for the arts scene.

The downstairs bar and café are built around the massive turn-of-the-century turbine. The room’s Victorian industrial aesthetic is designed to honor the engineering and imagination that defined Lowell’s heyday. Patrons can enjoy a small, sophisticated menu of light fare, wines, and classic cocktails.

Upstairs, the black box theater will showcase art, comedy, dance, film, music, and performances. Our goal is to create a place for audiences to experience some of the best and brightest emerging talent – whether it is readings from a new play or film script; independent and foreign films, as well as works by regional filmmakers; and works in various media that will entertain, educate, and provoke audiences.

The Turbine House is located in the heart of the Hamilton Canal District in downtown Lowell.

The Turbine House • 225 Middlesex Street • Lowell, MA 01852