Aliakbar-Maktabi Museum
Private museum containing a wide selection of arts and crafts of the nomad and tribal derviche sufi from Iran, and the Middle East. Features collection of Persian and Oriental rug…
American Textile History Museum
Textiles, tours, and decorative arts are just a few of the exhibits and activities, including demonstrations and special events. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States.
Antonio Ratti Textile Center - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met possesses one of the finest collections of textiles in the world, including archaeological fragments, silk tapestries, carpets, quilts, ecclesiastical vestments and embroid…
Carpet Museum Trust
Presenting the local history of woven carpets in Kidderminster. Exhibitions in The Weaver's Loft include a working handloom, steam-powered ship's whistle, scale model of a Brussels…
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution
The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design.
Fashion and Textile Museum
Focuses on British and international fashion, and textile design from 1950 to the present day. Includes details of exhibits, hours, admission rates and membership. Located in Lon…
Masson Mills Heritage Centre
Sir Richard Arkwright's 1783 mills at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire is a working textile museum.
Musée du Chapeau
Features the history of French hatmaking. English and French. Located in Monts du Lyonnais.
Museum Martà Vicenç
Exhibit of the work of Martà Vicenç', including Mallorcan fabrics Known as "Robes de Llengües".
New Lanark
Features a restored 18th century cotton mill village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Includes a visitor's guide, events, directions and a location map.
Potomac Craftsmen Gallery at the Torpedo Factory
The gallery is a "co-operative association of fiber artists." The site features information on the gallery, members, and upcoming exhibits.
Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate
Features a working cotton mill with galleries devoted to water and steam power of the late l8th century, with hands-on displays and exhibits. Includes its history, events, details …
Tassenmuseum Hendrikje/Museum of Bags & Purses
Shows the history of the lady's handbag in western culture from the late Middle Ages to present day.
Textile Museum of Canada
"The only museum in Canada exclusively devoted to the collection, exhibition, and documentation of textiles from around the world." The site contains museum information and pic…
Textilmuseum Bocholt
Fully functional replica mill demonstrates typical work conditions in the textile industry from 1900 to 1960. Includes opening hours, admission rates and directions. Located in Boc…
The Costume Institute
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents more than 75,000 costumes and accessories from seven centuries and five continents including 18th century menswear and 20th century haute co…
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Only museum in the United States creating and exhibiting new work in fabric and experimental materials in collaboration with emerging and established international artists. Includ…
Verdant Works
Working jute mill in Dundee, Scotland features original machinery, computer displays and hands-on interactives. Features tour guides, a gift shop and cafe. Open all year.