Musée du Textile des Vosges

About the museum

The museum is housed in the “Tissage du Grand Ventron”, a small factory built in 1855 in the high Vosges valley. The site first ran on the power of a stream; from 1861 a 30-horsepower steam engine was added so that it could work even when water was scarce in summer. The factory closed in 1952 and its machines remained in place.

The idea of a textile museum was born after the success of an exhibition on textiles in Remiremont in 1985. The prefect of the Vosges and the local history society of Remiremont then looked for a place to keep the memory of this industry. Among several sites, the Ventron factory was chosen because it had remained intact since its closure. The museum was created in 1992.

The route follows the whole production chain: in the basement and outside, the steam engine and its boiler house; on the ground floor, the industrial cotton spinning mill, with machines showing the journey from the cotton bale to the thread; on the first floor, handweaving and industrial weaving, with the evolution of looms from the 18th century to today. The second floor hosts temporary exhibitions and a workshop space where visitors can try weaving.

Highlights

• 30-horsepower steam engine and its boiler house
• Industrial cotton spinning, from the cotton bale to the thread
• Evolution of looms from the 18th century to today
• Introductory weaving workshop on small looms
• 1855 factory kept as it was when it closed in 1952

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours permanent du musée du textile – From the basement to the second floor, the route presents the steam engine, cotton spinning and the evolution of looms.

Founded

1992

Admission & discounts

2026 rates; for 2027 the museum announces €6.50 (adult), €4 (reduced rate and children aged 10 to 16) and €5.50 (adult groups). Reduction to €5 for adults with the Pass 4 Musées, Cezam, Moisson or CNAS cards, and for residents of ASF Gérardmer and Azureva Bussang. Card payment possible.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum's website indicates partial accessibility for wheelchairs and admission of dogs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

“Family weaving”: a 45-minute guided tour suited to children (water and steam power, from cotton bale to thread and to fabric), followed by a weaving workshop on small looms; children receive a certificate. In summer, “Woven walk” with a guide around the museum, family package €30 (2 adults and 3 children at most); registration required.

Getting there & parking

By car from Nancy, Épinal or Remiremont via the N57 (exit Mulhouse / La Bresse), then through Saint-Amé and Cornimont to Ventron; from Thann via the N66 and the Col d’Oderen. Épinal-Juvaincourt airport 55 km, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse 82 km.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The shop sells textile items (tea towels, tablecloths, aprons), products carrying the “Vosges Terre Textile” label, books and woven pieces made at the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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