FAQ

How many shops are in Kilburn Mill?

Kilburn Mill in New Bedford, Massachusetts is home to almost 200 businesses, including retail shops, artist studios, creative workspaces, service providers, and small local companies. The number continues to grow as new entrepreneurs and makers move into the historic mill building.

Shops at the Kilburn is building a directory to help visitors discover and explore these businesses more easily.

What kind of businesses are located there?

Kilburn Mill features a diverse mix of businesses, including:

• Artisan and handmade goods shops

• Woodworkers and custom makers

• Art studios and painters

• Sea glass and coastal décor artists

• Boutiques and specialty retail stores

• Wellness and beauty services

• Tattoo studios

• Creative agencies and service-based businesses
  
  

The mill has become a creative hub in New Bedford, offering everything from handcrafted gifts to professional services under one roof.

Where is Kilburn Mill located?

Kilburn Mill is located at 127 W. Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, Massachusetts, a historic coastal city in Bristol County. The mill is part of the city’s growing creative and small business community and is a destination for shopping, art, and local entrepreneurship.

Visitors can explore multiple floors of businesses inside the historic mill building.

How can I find specific shops?

The easiest way to discover shops inside Kilburn Mill is by browsing the Shops at the Kilburn directory.

Each shop profile includes:

• Instagram handles

• Website links

• Business descriptions

• Direct access to explore and connect

You can explore online before visiting the mill, making it easier to plan your trip and discover new favorite businesses.

How do I get added to the directory?

If you are a shop within the Kilburn Mill, contact @ShopsattheKilburn on Instagram to be added to the directory. To be added to the directory or to edit your shop's bio, you can also click here. 

Who runs Shops at the Kilburn?

Shops at the Kilburn is an independent community directory created by Angela Carreiro, co-founder of Whaling City Masterworks. This project was built from a simple idea: it should be easier to discover and support all the incredible talent working under one roof.