TextileMuseum

The TextileMuseum is a museum for textile production and design located in Tilburg, housed in a former factory building. It features four main collections demonstrating various manufacturing methods and design techniques used throughout history.

The building started as a textile factory in the 1800s and operated as a production site for over a century. It was later converted into a museum to preserve the industrial heritage of that era.

Textiles shaped Tilburg's identity as a major industrial city, and this museum reflects how the craft remains central to local heritage. The collections show how people here once depended on textile work for their livelihoods.

The museum is easily accessible on foot and has barrier-free entrances for visitors with mobility needs. Plan to spend about two to three hours for a thorough visit, especially if you want to watch live demonstrations.

The TextielLab allows visitors to watch real craftspeople at work, performing weaving, knitting, laser cutting, and embroidery. This active workshop shows that textile production is not a dead craft but still practiced today.