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The Forge Mill Museum organises an annual needlework competition and exhibits the work of the finalists together with their workbooks.

Opening Hours: Easter-Sept: Mon-Fri 11-4.30, Sat and Sun 2-5
Feb-Easter/Oct-Nov: Mon-Thurs 11-4, Sun 2-5

Complete history of Warners, Braintree from 18c - velvets, woven silks, printed textiles, point papers and designs of Straub, Jones, Hunter and more.

Opening Hours: Wed-Sat 11-4

Extensive costume and textile collections with objects from the 17th century to the present day, two permanent costume galleries, textile (historic and contemporary) exhibitions and costume and textile related workshops. Research facilities available.

A world-class collection of lace is kept and displayed along with local antiquities in a former chapel of medieval origin.

Opening Hours: Closed Nov-Mon before Easter, then open Mon-Fri 9.30-3.30, Sat 9.30-12.30

Most important collection of American textiles outside USA: 200 quilts; woven coverlets; samplers; hooked rugs; navajo weaving (over 80 on view).

Opening Hours: April–Oct Tues–Sun 12–5.30

The Center houses the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s textile collections. Image database, library and viewing sessions by appointment.

Opening Hours: Sun-Thurs9.30-5.30, Fri/Sat 9.30-9, closed Mon

The museum houses a diverse collection of textiles, in age and geographical origin, including Islamic and Indian medieval material and English embroideries.

Opening Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5

An internationally important collection of textiles, costume and crafts (historic, multicultural and contemporary) plus temporary exhibitions and active education programme.

Opening Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-4

Small display of Steiff and other German bears in shop. Recommended for collectors.

Opening Hours: Tues-Sat 10-4.30

Unique French-style chateau housing rich collections of lace, textiles, tapestries, embroideries, quilts and European fine and decorative arts.

Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11-5