Textile Industry Museum
The museum recounts the history of the textile industry, which dominated economic activity in Vienne from the 18th to the 20th century.
Description
The collection of machines illustrates the entire textile production process, along with a large number of samples from the major Vienne factories.
Vienne is famous for its artistic and medieval monuments, but its industrial history is less well known. And yet, for over two centuries, the production of carded woollen cloth, including what are known as "Renaissance" fabrics, was the livelihood of a majority of the population.
A collection of machines, some still in working order, show how the fabric was made.
Opening period
From 01/04 to 31/10/2024
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 9.30 am and 12.45 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
From 02/11/2024 to 31/03/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Spoken languages
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English
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French
English
French
Services
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Guided tours
Prices
Full price: 3 €
Reduced price: 2 €.
Payment
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Bank/credit card
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Check
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Cash
Adapted tourism
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Even flooring with no obstacles
- Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Site, building totally accessible
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Type of clientele
- Students
- Special rate for jobseekers