We tell the stories of mill-workers, labour history and the textile industry in the Mississippi Valley and provide an open, inclusive space for the local community and visitors from across the globe.
31st Annual Fibrefest
A Festival Of The Fibre Arts
September 12 – 13, 2026
Vendor applications are now open!
A Stitch in Time: The Palestine History Tapestry
February 14 – April 19, 2026
The Palestine History Tapestry is an award-winning project that platforms the embroidery skills of Palestinian women to illustrate the history, culture, and humanity of the people of Palestine- forming a large-scale timeline, from Neolithic times to the present.
Art from the Collection of Bill Staubi
This exclusive collection of art has been donated by Ottawa art collector, Bill Staubi, to support the Museum’s vital programming. Help the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum keep history alive and treat yourself or a loved one to a unique work of art.
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✨ Craft & Colour Vendor Highlight ✨ Hadi Abdullah @bvdwevther will be at our free admission market on Sunday, April 26 from 10am – 4pm!
"Started a stencil and spray paint based practice last year to help mass produce art pieces to raise funds for PCRF (Palestine Children`s Relief Fund). My ethnicity and cultural background is embedded in my work and creations as a diasporic artist. In addition to my heritage/roots and social justice related pieces, I also design and paint iconic music makers, anatomical themed pieces, and quite a bit of abstract work. I also have a deep relationship with skateboarding and architecture."
@fadiaboalteeb will be serenading us with his oud at 12pm and local DJ Jahawi will be bringing the tunes!
What? Craft & Colour Vendor Market – Local BIPOC Artisans!
When? Sunday, April 26, from 10am – 4pm
Where? The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
How much? FREE admission. Donations are encouraged.
Hosted in partnership with The Inclusion Project of Mississippi Mills with support from the Municipality of @mississippimills, Craft & Colour is a celebration of local artisans who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour.
#MVTM #TextileMuseum #LanarkCounty #AlmonteOntario #MississippiMills #OttawaValley #BIPOCowned #BIPOCmakers #BIPOCartists #OntarioMuseums
✨ Craft & Colour Vendor Highlight ✨ Jyoti Gupta will be at our free admission market on Sunday, April 26 from 10am – 4pm!
"My practice is rooted in the cold-process method, a traditional technique that allows for total control over ingredients and artistic design. What began in 2020 as a creative project with my son has evolved into a disciplined craft focused on small-batch production. I specialize in the technique of embedding, where I hand-craft intricate shapes and designs to place within the soap. I strive to honour the heritage of handmade apothecary, creating small-batch products that turn a daily necessity into a moment of intentional, handcrafted beauty."
@fadiaboalteeb will be serenading us with his oud at 12pm and local DJ Jahawi will be bringing the tunes!
What? Craft & Colour Vendor Market – Local BIPOC Artisans!
When? Sunday, April 26, from 10am – 4pm
Where? The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
How much? FREE admission. Donations are encouraged.
Hosted in partnership with The Inclusion Project of Mississippi Mills with support from the Municipality of @mississippimills , Craft & Colour is a celebration of local artisans who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour.
#MVTM #TextileMuseum #LanarkCounty #AlmonteOntario #MississippiMills #OttawaValley #BIPOCowned #BIPOCmakers #BIPOCartists #OntarioMuseums
✨ Craft & Colour Vendor Highlight ✨ Frankie Pahá-Sápa @strong.indigenous will be at our free admission market on Sunday, April 26 from 10am – 4pm!
"I am a strong Nakoda woman. I love giving back to community and sharing my knowledge in way of culture preservation. I am a fashion designer by trade. I love to sew, making clothing, to tote bags, to upcycling reclaimed garments with recreated backpatches."
@fadiaboalteeb will be serenading us with his oud at 12pm and local DJ Jahawi will be bringing the tunes!
What? Craft & Colour Vendor Market – Local BIPOC Artisans!
When? Sunday, April 26, from 10am – 4pm
Where? The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
How much? FREE admission. Donations are encouraged.
Hosted in partnership with The Inclusion Project of Mississippi Mills with support from the Municipality of @mississippimills, Craft & Colour is a celebration of local artisans who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour.
#MVTM #TextileMuseum #LanarkCounty #AlmonteOntario #MississippiMills #OttawaValley #BIPOCowned #BIPOCmakers #BIPOCartists #OntarioMuseums
✨ Craft & Colour Vendor Highlight ✨ Rashtidouzi Narsis @rashtidouzi.narsis will be at our free admission market on Sunday, April 26 from 10am – 4pm!
"Rashtidouzi Narsis is our handmade art that keeps Persian tradition and culture alive, a traditional form of crochet on fabric. Each piece is crafted with care and creativity, inspiring those who appreciate beauty and art. By offering authentic and diverse works, we embrace the values of creativity, respect for culture, education, and inclusion, aiming to provide a meaningful and artistic experience for all visitors."
@fadiaboalteeb will be serenading us with his oud at 12pm and local DJ Jahawi will be bringing the tunes!
What? Craft & Colour Vendor Market – Local BIPOC Artisans!
When? Sunday, April 26, from 10am – 4pm
Where? The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
How much? FREE admission. Donations are encouraged.
Hosted in partnership with The Inclusion Project of Mississippi Mills with support from the Municipality of @mississippimills, Craft & Colour is a celebration of local artisans who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour.
#MVTM #TextileMuseum #LanarkCounty #AlmonteOntario #MississippiMills #OttawaValley #BIPOCowned #BIPOCmakers #BIPOCartists #OntarioMuseums
✨ Craft & Colour Vendor Highlight ✨ Chidima Dezigns @chidimadezigns will be at our free admission market on Sunday, April 26 from 10am – 4pm!
"Each piece is a reflection of my African heritage, global influences, and everyday moments. My process is hands-on and intentional: I design, cut, and sew every garment and home décor piece myself, focusing on quality, detail, and feeling. I work in small batches, allowing each creation to remain unique and expressive rather than mass-produced. The result is wearable art that is inclusive, meaningful, and made to help the wearer feel confident and seen."
@fadiaboalteeb will be serenading us with his oud at 12pm and local DJ Jahawi will be bringing the tunes!
What? Craft & Colour Vendor Market – Local BIPOC Artisans!
When? Sunday, April 26, from 10am – 4pm
Where? The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
How much? FREE admission. Donations are encouraged.
Hosted in partnership with The Inclusion Project of Mississippi Mills with support from the Municipality of @mississippimills , Craft & Colour is a celebration of local artisans who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour.
#MVTM #TextileMuseum #LanarkCounty #AlmonteOntario #MississippiMills #OttawaValley #BIPOCowned #BIPOCmakers #BIPOCartists #OntarioMuseums
Join us in-person or online for a free screening and discussion of "Stitching Palestine", directed by Carol Mansour. The film follows 12 Palestinian women discussing their lives in Palestine, in the diaspora, and how they remain connected to their culture through embroidery.
Registration is required, seats are very limited. Register to attend in-person or online at the link in our bio!
Following the screening, a panel discussion led by @films4falasteen2, will discuss the film`s themes and "A Stitch in Time: The Palestine History Tapestry".
Panelists: Faisal Saleh (Director, @palestinemuseum.us ), Rawd Amr (Tatreez teacher @rawd.amr ), and Michael Rikley-Lancaster (Executive Director/Curator, Mississippi Valley Textile Museum).
This event is hosted in partnership with Palestine Museum US, Films4Falasteen, and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum as part of "A Stitch in Time: The Palestine History Tapestry" @paltapestry .
#MVTM #TextileMuseum #AlmonteOntario #MississippiMills #Tatreez #StitchingPalestine #OntarioMuseums