Browse the HotHive Textiles

Permanent displays on local silk and man-made textile industries (Warners/Courtaulds). Changing exhibition programme throughout the year.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sat 10-5

Tuition available

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History of the Norwich textile industry. 18th-century textile pattern books and fabrics. Examples of Norwich shawls.

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Displays of costume accessories in interactive wardrobes. Arts & Crafts Movement textiles, including designs by Gimson. Costume worn locally.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sat 10-5.20, first Thurs of each month 11-5.20

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Centre houses teaching collections of Constance Howard and others. Designated gallery space and workspace for individual or group research.

Tuition available

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Study centre for costumes and textiles; excellent collections of British garments and needlework; small exhibition.

Opening hours:
Tues and Thurs By appt only

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The Gallery hosts changing exhibitions around heritage and contemporary art themes.

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Collection of antique textiles from all over the world, including Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa. Exhibiting at major antique textile fairs.

Opening hours:
Exhibiting at major fairs.

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Founded by Zandra Rhodes, the museum’s mission is to educate a wide audience in all areas of fashion and textile design.

Opening hours:
Tues-Sat 10-4

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The Fashion Museum is a world-class collection of contemporary and historical dresses.

Opening hours:
Daily 10.30-5

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A Museum of the Victorian needle industry, Forge Mill also runs an annual programme of temporary exhibitions and textile workshops.

Tuition available

Mail order available

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