Textile Museum and Documentation Centre

The Textile Museum and Documentation Centre maintains over 130,000 artifacts including fabrics, garments, accessories, machinery, and tools from different regions worldwide.

The institution began operations in 1946 and received its official museum designation in 1970, marking its commitment to preserving textile manufacturing history.

The museum participates in the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network, contributing to the preservation of Mediterranean textile traditions through exhibitions and research.

Located at Calle Salmerón 25 in Terrassa, Barcelona, the museum provides research facilities, a specialized library, and restoration services for textile preservation.

The IMATEX image database contains extensive documentation of Mediterranean textiles alongside samples from China, India, and pre-Columbian Americas.

Location: Terrassa

Inception: 1946

Official opening: 1970

Part of: Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network

Website: https://cdmt.cat/es

GPS coordinates: 41.56530,2.01944

Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:04