Museum of Textiles and Industry of Busto Arsizio

The museum occupies three floors of a former cotton mill, featuring exhibits on spinning machines, looms, and textile production equipment from different periods.

Established in 1997, the museum resides in the Carlo Ottolini Cotton Mill building from 1896, which operated until manufacturing ceased in 1978.

The second floor displays the schirpa, traditional bridal dowry collections of the Alto Milanese region, along with hand-embroidered garments and local lacework.

Visitors can access the museum from Tuesday to Sunday, with varying hours including morning sessions on Fridays and afternoon openings other days.

The museum exhibits specialized technical garments including an astronaut suit worn by Franco Malerba and a Formula 1 racing seat used by Mika Häkkinen.

Location: Busto Arsizio

Inception: 1896

Architects: Camillo Crespi Balbi

Official opening: October 30, 1997

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk

Address: Via Alessandro Volta 6, 21052 Busto Arsizio (VA) 21052 21052

Phone: +390331627983

Email: museibusto@comune.bustoarsizio.va.it

Website: http://comune.bustoarsizio.va.it

GPS coordinates: 45.61483,8.84683

Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:14