Textilmuseum St.Gallen

About

Founded in 1878, the Textile Museum of St.Gallen houses one of Switzerland’s most important textile collections. Woven materials and embroideries from every corner of the globe, sample books, sketches and photographs: the Museum’s exhibitions bear testimony to the shifting fortunes of Swiss textiles, an industry shaped by regional pride and international influence. In addition to the permanent exhibition “Manufacturers and Manipulators”, which is dedicated to the textile history of Eastern Switzerland, the following exhibitions will be presented iin 2022: MAKING NUNO. Japanese Textile Innovation from Sudō Reiko 11.3.2022 - 18.9.2022 “GOOD” At the Beginning is White Gold. Stories from St. Gallen Cloth Production 1250 to 2050 22.4.2022 - 29.1.2023 8th European Quilt Triennale 7.10.2022 – 8.1.2023

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes