Biddeford Mills Museum

We didn't have time to do the guided tour, but we walked through the exhibit. It wasn't too long and the information was very interesting! I'm glad we stopped in.

Guided tour! Book your tour for Thurs, Fri & Sat. These mills that are being restored ,renovated and repurpose have a fascinating history and heritage. Find out from these knowledgeable volunteers who share that historic story!

Great place to learn about Maine's texture mill history.

The docents were outstanding. You will see and learn new things - even for locals!

the tour guide was terrific- I want to go again

is very interesting place.

O wish I could see it now

Fascinating look into Pepperell Biddeford textile mills' 150 year history. At the peak of the Maine textile industry, 10,000 people worked here. You tour the weaving room, rapids and water falls that harnessed the power of the Saco river to run the looms and other equipment. You also see the underground lagoon where water was brought in through tunnels to run the equipment. The tour is given by former workers who give a glimpse into the industrial revolution and the decline of the New England textile business. The tour runs only in the summer . Check the website

I've been wanting to go on one of the mill tours for a long time and it was better than I expected. I live and work in Biddeford and went with a group of other people, including a few who actually worked in the mills back in the day. It was described as a two hour tour & it ran for about two and a half hours. This was a good thing because the tour wasn't rushed and everyone's questions were answered. The mills are being renovated and rebuilt at an astonishing pace so if you want to go, do it within the next few years. The price was $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students, and it was well worth it. I posted a few pictures and there's MUCH more to see. Quick update (10/19/13): The mill tours are done for the season. Most of the tour takes place on unheated spaces and it's getting cold. If you're interested in checking this out, bookmark it and do it in Spring 2014 when they start up again. You don't want to miss this and the mills are being filled at an amazing rate so it won't look like this for much longer. Quick update (7/29/14): They're not doing mill tours this year. I'm not sure why but there's a lot of construction. Hopefully they'll start the tours again soon.