St. Gallen textile museum

The St. Gallen textile museum is an art museum in the Swiss city dedicated to the history of fabrics and textiles. The collection includes historical looms, lace pieces, embroidered samples, dyeing machines, and design patterns from the regional industry.

The museum was founded in 1878 when St. Gallen was becoming a major textile production center in Europe. The city was then among the most important places for fabrics and cloth on the continent.

The museum shows how textile art shaped the city and connects traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Visitors can see how these traditions continue to live in local workshops today.

The museum is located near the old town and opens daily with visitor information available in multiple languages at the entrance. Group visits can be arranged in advance, which allows for deeper insights into the collection.

The museum holds one of the largest textile pattern archives in the world, with thousands of sample collections from different periods. This collection shows the evolution of weaving patterns and dyeing techniques across centuries.

Location: St. Gallen

Inception: 1878

Address: Vadianstrasse 2, 9000 St. Gallen

Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00

Phone: +41712221744

Email: info@textilmuseum.ch

Website: https://textilmuseum.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.42339,9.37359

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41