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The William Morris Society has a collection of original designs and textiles on display in its museum on Hammersmith riverside and members receive regular Newsletters and Journals.

Opening hours:
Thurs and Sat 2–5

Tuition available

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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

Tuition available

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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

Tuition available

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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

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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

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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

Tuition available

Mail order available

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

Opening hours:
Tues-Sat 10-4.30

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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

Tuition available

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