Collection: VISIT A TEXTILE COLLECTION

Textile collections offer a unique window into the history, artistry, and cultural significance of cloth around the world. From small specialist archives to internationally renowned museums, these collections preserve extraordinary examples of weaving, embroidery, printing, dyeing, dress, and textile traditions that span centuries and continents.

Whether you are a maker, researcher, collector, student, or simply curious about the stories textiles can tell, exploring these collections can provide endless inspiration and insight. We have gathered together museums, study centres, archives, and textile collections from around the world to help you discover places where textile heritage is celebrated, studied, and shared.

Browse the list below to begin your journey, or explore our interactive map to find textile collections near you and around the globe.