Merrimack Repertory Theatre is a convenient destination centrally located at the convergence of Routes 3, 93 and 495 in the heart of historic downtown Lowell.  You are probably less than 30 minutes away from what people are calling “the best kept secret of the Merrimack Valley.” Come experience great, professional theatre right in your own backyard without facing Boston’s high prices and traffic!  

Box Office/Theatre Address: 50 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852

From I-495 North or South
Take exit 39 to Rte. 133W. Follow Rte. 133W for approximately 4 miles to Rte. 38N (Nesmith Street.) Turn right onto Rte. 38N and turn left at the next stop light (E. Merrimack Street.) The theatre is three blocks down on the right.

From I-93 North or South
Merge onto I-495S via exit 44B.  From I-495S, take exit 39 to Rte. 133W. Follow Rte. 133W for approximately 4 miles to Rte. 38N (Nesmith Street.) Turn right onto Rte. 38N and turn left at the next stop light (E. Merrimack Street.) The theatre is three blocks down on the right.

From Rte. 3 North or South
Take exit 30A, the Lowell Connector (I-495N).  Take the Connector to the end, turn left onto Gorham Street, follow through 3 lights and continue straight onto Central Street.  At Market Street light, bear right onto Prescott Street. At the next stoplight turn right onto E. Merrimack Street.  The theatre is approximately 1/3 mile down on your left. 

Commuter Rail

Visit MBTA for train schedules or to plan a customized itinerary.  From Boston to Lowell's Gallagher Terminal, take the Lowell Line from North Station.  MRT is a short cab ride from the station or use the Lowell Regional Transit Authority's Downtown Circulator (Monday-Saturday).  Visit LRTA for Lowell bus schedules.

Lowell Taxi Services
Lowell Transportation: (978) 441-9700
First Class Taxi: (978) 459-6000
Carib Tour Taxi: (978) 458-1155
A-1 Taxi Service: (978) 970-2909

$5 FLAT FEE parking is available at two nearby parking lots – John Street and Lower Locks Garages.  Bring your parking ticket to MRT’s concession table for payment and validation.  Once stamped, go directly to your car for an easy exit.  With no time limit, come early – shop, enjoy a meal – then see a great show! 

Parking Directions
To Lower Locks Parking Garage:  Head east on East Merrimack St (towards Saints Hospital).  Take the second right onto Fayette St.  Take the second right onto Church St.  Take the 1st right onto Warren St.  The parking garage will be on your right just before The DoubleTree Hotel. 

To John Street Parking Garage:  Head west on East Merrimack St (towards Middlesex Community College).  Take the second right onto John St.   The parking garage will be on your right just after Paige St.