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.
@mississippivalleytextilemuseum
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
Don`t miss "A Stitch in Time: The Palestine History Tapestry"! Sunday, April 19 is the exhibition`s last day on display. We`re open from 1pm – 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
Hosted in partnership with @palestinemuseum.us, the exhibition is a selection of 64 pieces from the Palestine History Tapestry ( @paltapestry ); a collection of over 100 panels hand-stitched by Palestinian women in refugee camps. The panels work together to form a timeline of Palestine, centering historical events, culture, and resistance.
This exhibition is generously supported by @ccmwnational ; Dorothy Naylor; the Family of Mary Ballantyne; Focus on Palestine group, First United Church Ottawa; Hadi @liberationstudies ; @ninesixteencreative ; Pam Harris; and Almonte Cozy 2 Bedroom Apartment (Airbnb).
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@westcarletonfibreguild has a special day planned at the Museum on Saturday, April 25! From 10am – 3pm, come by with your hand work, wheels, spindles, and needles for a SPIN IN 🧶
All fibre enthusiasts are welcome! Vendors will be there as well, selling fleece, wool, mohair, flax, handspun yarns, needle work, & Krank socks. Tables, chairs, coffee, and sweets provided!
#MVTM #AlmonteOntario #Ottawa #MississippiMills #OntarioMuseums #TextileMuseum
✨ Craft & Colour Vendor Highlight ✨ Bel Angeles @theytoohavetheirstory will be at our free admission market on Sunday, April 26 from 10am – 4pm!
"I believe in the power of art to promote change and social justice. Many of my themes are about homelessness, women`s rights, `heritage`, diversity, belonging and identity. I am hoping to create art that reflects on the co-mingling of cultures, identities, thoughts and actions within an individual."
Fadi Taiba 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 ✨ Tribal Secrets @tribalsecrets_ will be at our free admission market on Sunday, April 26 from 10am – 4pm!
"Tribal Secrets brings non-toxic, African-inspired skincare to life while celebrating culture, community, and connection. Inspired by the traditions of my Kenyan heritage and its stunning landscapes, I decided to share these products with everyone, with names and formulations that honor the same. Each body butter and scrub is handcrafted in small batches with plant-based ingredients designed to nourish dry, dull, and sensitive skin."
@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 ✨ BADIYA @badiya.ca will be at our free admission market on Sunday, April 26 from 10am – 4pm!
"In Arabic, badiya refers to vast lands with pasture and water, far from the urban sprawl. Rooted in the desert landscapes of Jordan and inspired by the natural beauty of Canada, Badiya is a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and connection to land. We share textiles, traditional crafts, and stories that reflect the spirit of the Middle East and the strength of our ancestors. Through Badiya, we honour artisans, preserve tradition, and warmly invite you to discover and celebrate the beauty of culture, one piece at a time. "
Fadi Taiba 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