Unraveling history. Weaving community.

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.

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Don't tell our weavers- but we found this sneaky e

Don't tell our weavers- but we found this sneaky elf hanging around the looms! 🤫 The search is on for the Almonte elves! Find them around businesses around town until December 20. Collect stamps in your passport from 20 businesses for your chance to win a fantastic prize! Turn in your passport to @millstreetbooks, where winners will be drawn on December 22.

Passports are available at participating businesses and in December's issue of @readthehumm!

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#MVTM #AlmonteOntario #MississippiMills #TextileMuseum #OntarioMuseums

Image Description: Doll dressed is a red Christmas elf costume sitting on the wooden slat of a loom. A pink and black measuring tape is draped across the loom, which is set up with a white and black fabric in progress.

Who else is obsessed with Wicked? 🧙‍♀️ Pu

Who else is obsessed with Wicked? 🧙‍♀️ Put up your own yellow brick road at home! This "Wizard of Oz" silkscreen print by Natalie Nehlawi is on auction from the exclusive collection of Bill Staubi, to support the MVTM's essential programming. Enrich your life with art for a good cause this holiday season! The auction ends on November 30 at 11:55pm.

Check it out and place your bids here or at the link in our bio: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/998587f2-01cf-4716-a417-bdbef5a9fb52

#MVTM #TextileMuseum #MississippiMills #AlmonteOntario #OntarioMuseums #ArtAuction

Image Description: Red background with a yellow brick road zigzagging across. A man wearing a white and green striped suit and black top hat is on a unicycle, with a wand in one hand and a brain in the other.

The Mississippi Mills Community Poppy Project in i

The Mississippi Mills Community Poppy Project in its entirety is on display at the MVTM! Over 10,500 handmade knitted and crocheted poppies were created by community members and arranged into displays by volunteers. See it all come together at the Museum. We're open from 12pm - 4pm today!

#MVTM #TextileMuseum #MississippiMills #AlmonteOntario #OntarioMuseums

Image Description: Red knit and crochet poppies arranged into strips hang in front of a stone and plaster wall.

Who needs a neon sign when you can have a painting

Who needs a neon sign when you can have a painting of a neon sign? From the exclusive collection of Bill Staubi, "My Name in Lights II (Queer)" by Kristin Fardy is on auction, starting at $100. This auction is supporting the MVTM's essential programming, and there's a lot more on offer! Take a look at the link in our bio or here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/998587f2-01cf-4716-a417-bdbef5a9fb52

The auction ends on November 30!

#MVTM #TextileMuseum #MississippiMills #AlmonteOntario #OntarioMuseums #2SLGBTQIA

Image Description: The word "queer" is painted in cursive with green and pink neon colours against a purple background.

Tea towels are back in stock! Handwoven by fantast

Tea towels are back in stock! Handwoven by fantastic volunteers at the Museum, these towels make a beautiful and practical gift. We have more handmade goodies from local artisans waiting for you in our gift shop! We're open from 12pm-4pm Wednesday through Sunday. Come in before we close for the holidays on December 15!

#MVTM #MississippiMills #TextileMuseum #AlmonteOntario #OntarioMuseums

Image Description: Folded tea towels in a pile, with purple, yellow, red, and black colouring.

November rain got you down? Enjoy the blooms at th

November rain got you down? Enjoy the blooms at the MVTM! "Common Threads, Contrasting Cloths: Sue Clark and Judi Miller" are full of flowers and foliage to brighten your day 😎 The exhibit is on display until December 14, 12pm - 4pm Wednesday through Sunday!

"Nostalgia Naturally" by Judi Miller. Check out those details!

#MVTM #AlmonteOntario #MississippiMills #OntarioMuseums #TextileMuseum

Image 1 Description: Embroidered scene of green stems and leaves and small pink flowers on a dark brown/green background, with a wooden frame.

Image 2 Description: Detail view of embroidered green stems, leaves, and pink flowers on a dark brown/green background.

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