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Costumes & Textiles Open in a new browser window  
   The Los Angeles County Museum of Art Costumes and Textiles department houses over 50,000 objects balanced between textiles and dress. You can view eleven beautiful pieces online.
   http://www.lacma.org/art/perm_col/costumes/costume2.htm
Textile Museum Open in a new browser window  
   The Washington, DC museum devoted to the handmade textile arts. Site features information on exhibitions, educational programs, textile learning center, and shop featuring gifts from around the world.
   http://www.textilemuseum.org/
Textural Space Open in a new browser window  
   Traveling UK exhibition of contemporary Japanese textile art.
   http://www.texturalspace.com
Potomac Craftsmen Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Open in a new browser window  
   The gallery is a "co-operative association of fiber artists." The site features information on the gallery, members, and upcoming exhibits.
   http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/potomac_crafts.htm
Costume Collection of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa Open in a new browser window  
   This collection is divided into Asian, Ethnic, Hawaiian, and Western subcategories. The site has information about exhibits and the Textiles and Clothing Program.
   http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/costume/
The Costume Institute Open in a new browser window  
   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 couture.
   http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/department.asp?dep=8
American Textile History Museum Open in a new browser window  
   Textiles, tours, and decorative arts are just a few of the exhibits and activities, including demonstrations and special events. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
   http://www.athm.org/
The Museum of Costume Open in a new browser window  
   A world wide collection of 17th to 20th century costume, specializing in Old English dress and court fashion.
   http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk/
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum Open in a new browser window  
   A history of the Almonte woolen industry. Site includes a schedule of events.
   http://www.textilemuseum.mississippimills.com/
Nederlands Textile Museum Open in a new browser window  
   Textiles in art, technology, industry and design.
   http://www.textielmuseum.nl/
Hooser Weaving Centre Open in a new browser window  
   Collection features hand-woven textiles, equipment, reference library and archival records of Honey Hooser, pioneer, teacher and master weaver (1894-1984), from the Canada.
   http://www.surreyweaving.com/
Bata Shoe Museum Open in a new browser window  
   Toronto's authority on historic, regional, and cultural footwear. Information and images of the collections, list of exhibitions, gift shop, programs and facility rentals, map, admission costs and hours of operation.
   http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/
Windham Textile and History Museum Open in a new browser window  
   Features a virtual tour and an activities page for children. Located in Willimantic, CT.
   http://www.millmuseum.org
Antonio Ratti Textile Center - The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open in a new browser window  
   The Met possesses one of the finest collections of textiles in the world, including archaeological fragments, silk tapestries, carpets, quilts, ecclesiastical vestments and embroidered wall panels.
   http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/department.asp?dep=20
Musée du Chapeau Open in a new browser window  
   Features the history of French hatmaking. English and French. Located in Monts du Lyonnais.
   http://www.museeduchapeau.com/
Masson Mills Heritage Centre Open in a new browser window  
   Sir Richard Arkwright's 1783 mills at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire is a working textile museum.
   http://www.massonmills.co.uk/
Tassenmuseum Hendrikje/Museum of Bags & Purses Open in a new browser window  
   Shows the history of the lady's handbag in western culture from the late Middle Ages to present day.
   http://www.museumofbagsandpurses.com/
Musee de l'Impression sur Etoffes de Mulhouse Open in a new browser window  
   French textile and fashion museum offers online exhibits and information on location and special events. English and French.
   http://www.musee-impression.com/gb/default.html
Dugald Costume Museum of Canada Open in a new browser window  
   "The Costume Museum of Canada has 35,000 artifacts related to clothing, accessories and textiles spanning over 400 years of history." The site includes information about the museum and its exhibitions and collections.
   http://www.costumemuseum.com/
Central Museum of Textiles Open in a new browser window  
   Overview of the museum, department guide, visitor and exhibit information. Piotrkowska, Poland. English and Polish versions available.
   http://www.muzeumwlokiennictwa.pl/
Latimer Quilt and Textile Center Open in a new browser window  
   Living arts center with active quilters and weavers. It is also a quilt and textile museum with changing exhibits.
   http://www.oregoncoast.com/latimertextile/
Goldstein Museum of Design Open in a new browser window  
   Collections of costumes, textiles, decorative arts, and graphic design. Calendar of exhibitions, special projects, visitor information, donating and friends of the museum.
   http://goldstein.che.umn.edu/goldstein-museum.html
Guide to Textiles Museums | MuseumStuff.com Open in a new browser window  
   Page devoted to providing links and resources related to textiles and costumes museums and archives.
   http://www.museumstuff.com/museums/types/textiles/
Molas- A Web Exhibition Open in a new browser window  
   The William Benton Museum of Art is currently showing an online exhibition of several molas from the Elisabeth Hans Collection.
   http://www.sfa.uconn.edu/benton/molas/index.htm
The Sheelin Irish Lace Museum Open in a new browser window  
   The Sheelin Irish Lace Museum in picturesque County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland houses one of Ireland's finest displays of Antique Irish Lace, each piece carefully chosen for its intricate workmanship and quality.
   http://www.irishlacemuseum.com
Museum Martí Vicenç Open in a new browser window  
   Exhibit of the work of Martí Vicenç', including Mallorcan fabrics Known as "Robes de Llengües".
   http://www.martivicens.org
Handweaving Museum and Arts Center Open in a new browser window  
   Specializes in 20th century woven goods. Offers classes and exhibits. Located in Clayton, New York.
   http://www.hm-ac.org
The Fabric Workshop and Museum Open in a new browser window  
   Only museum in the United States creating and exhibiting new work in fabric and experimental materials in collaboration with emerging and established international artists. Includes hours, fees and directions. Located in Philadelphia.
   http://www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org
Allhallows Lace Museum Open in a new browser window  
   Housed in a 14th century chapel in Honiton, facility preserves the town's 400-year-old lace making industry. Includes hours, fees, details of galleries, history of building, craft demonstrations and gift shop. Located in United Kingdom.
   http://www.allhallowsmuseum.co.uk/
Museum of Purses and Handbags Open in a new browser window  
   Features collection of 350 items dating from 1650 to the present day. Includes hours, admission rates and directions. Located in Katoomba, Australia.
   http://www.pursemuseum.com.au
Brugge Kantstad - Lace Exposition Open in a new browser window  
   Founded in 1970 with main purpose to continue the lace education started in Bruges in 1717 by the Sisters Apostles. Includes displays of handmade items, demonstrations, classes and visitor information. Located in Belgium. [Dutch, French and English].
   http://www.bruggekantstad.com
Fashion and Textile Museum Open in a new browser window  
   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 London.
   http://www.ftmlondon.org/
Carpet Museum Trust Open in a new browser window  
   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 loom, a wooden model of the hand knotting "Turkey Work" upright
   http://www.carpetmuseum.co.uk
Kyoto Costume Institute - KCI Open in a new browser window  
   Founded 1978. Mission statement, online archive covering 1700s-1940s, current exhibits, publications, visitor information. In-person archive research available with reservation; limited hours. [English/Japanese]
   http://www.kci.or.jp/
Aliakbar-Maktabi Museum Open in a new browser window  
   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 rugs, carpets, kilims, brass, copper, silver, potteries, miniatures, textiles
   http://www.aliakbar-maktabi-museum.com
Kidderminster Carpet Museum Trust Open in a new browser window  
   Presenting the local history of woven carpets in Kidderminster, on the River Stour, UK. Collection houses a library of books, documents, and photographs. Includes membership details, photos, and events.
   http://www.atom.mail.freeuk.com/museumtrust/home.htm
Textile Museum of Canada Open in a new browser window  
   "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 pictures of items in the collection.
   http://textilemuseum.ca/

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