German Textile Museum, Textile museum in Krefeld, Germany.

The German Textile Museum occupies a purpose-built structure at Andreasmarkt in the old town of Krefeld-Linn, where it has been housed since 1981. Its collection holds more than 30,000 objects from antiquity to the present, drawn from cultures worldwide. A permanent display is not possible for conservation reasons, so the museum changes its exhibition three to four times a year; between exhibitions it is closed. A selection of pieces can be seen in special drawer cabinets in the foyer.

The collection grew from late 19th-century teaching materials for Krefeld textile workers, joined by sculptor Jakob Krauth's textile collection. In 1880 it became the Königliche Gewebesammlung; Krefeld took it over in 1936. After World War II, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia added a research centre for restoring historic fabrics, and both formed the Textilmuseum Krefeld in 1975. In 1981 it moved into a purpose-built building at Andreasmarkt.

The collections reflect the textile craftsmanship and industrial heritage that shaped the region for generations. Exhibitions connect traditional weaving techniques with modern textile design, showing how the city became known as a center of fabric production.

The museum is located in Krefeld and maintains regular visiting hours that change with the seasons. Before planning a visit, check current opening times as the facility features rotating exhibitions and may have occasional closures for setup.

The institution rotates its collections through changing exhibitions because delicate historical fabrics would deteriorate if left on permanent display. This approach means visitors always discover different pieces from the holdings on each visit.