Museum in the listed Weisbachsches Haus on the textile and lace industry of the Vogtland, with an interactive permanent exhibition.
From October 18, 2026
For the 200th anniversary of photography, the exhibition links photographic history with Plauen: at its centre is the worker photographer Walter Ballhause, alongside amateur photography by the FotoClub Vogtland and historical cameras.
The first part of the building on Bleichstraße was erected in the late 1770s for the calico printer Johann August Neumeister and is considered one of the early manufactory buildings in Saxony. Later a mechanical cotton-spinning mill and further extensions were added, making complex production chains possible; in 1858 a steam engine started running here. The late Baroque complex, reminiscent of a town palace, is now regarded as the most significant surviving manufactory building in the area.
Its present name, "Weisbachsches Haus", dates from when the Weisbach family took over the ensemble in 1897. In 2015 the building passed to the city of Plauen, which from 2017 converted it into the "Deutsches Forum für Textil und Spitze" (German Forum for Textiles and Lace). The Fabrik der Fäden opened in 2023.
Across more than 1,000 square meters, the permanent exhibition tells the story of the Vogtland textile and lace industry, from the famous Plauen lace to today's and future production, and also focuses on the people behind it. Multimedia stations invite visitors to try things out. There are also a 220-square-meter special exhibition area and an open storage room (Schaudepot) displaying the collection.
| Adults | €14 |
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| Reduced | €10People with severe disabilities, unemployed persons, holders of the Plauen-Pass and the Ehrenamtskarte (honorary volunteer card), pupils, trainees and students (from outside Plauen), federal volunteers, and groups of 10 or more people (each with proof) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 16 · Children and young people up to age 16 enter free. |
| Seniors | €10Senior Wednesday: every Wednesday €10 instead of €14, upon presentation of a pension ID. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €10companion free · People with severe disabilities pay the reduced price. |
| Students & apprentices | €10Pupils, trainees and students from outside Plauen pay the reduced price. Pupils (with supervisors), trainees and students of Plauen's general and vocational schools and of the Studienakademie enter free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €10 per personGroups of 10 or more pay the reduced price per person. Guided tours only by prior registration (maximum 30 people). |
| Evening rate (from 1 hour before closing) | €750% of the regular admission. |
| Combi ticket "Altstadt trifft Elsteraue" (Old Town meets Elster Floodplain; Vogtlandmuseum or Galerie e.o.plauen and Fabrik der Fäden) | €19Reduced price €13; valid for 5 days from purchase, single entry per building. |
| Combi ticket "Kulturgenuss" (Culture Enjoyment; Vogtlandmuseum, Galerie e.o.plauen and Fabrik der Fäden) | €24Reduced price €16; valid for 5 days from purchase, single entry per building. |
| Annual pass for all museums run by the City of Plauen's cultural institutions | €45Reduced price €35; valid for 12 months from first entry, personal and non-transferable. |
Prices valid from January 1, 2025.
All exhibition rooms are step-free, and every level is reachable by elevator. A media guide provides audio description and content in German Sign Language. There are tactile models, a tactile guidance system, seating on every floor and free reading aids at the ticket desk. Two parking spaces for holders of the blue EU parking card are located directly at the building.
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 16 |
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The museum spider Marga accompanies children through the exhibition. There is also the family tour "Entdeckungstour" (Discovery Tour, about 80 minutes, by prior registration), a museum game (about 60 minutes) and creative holiday workshops. The museum holds the "Familienurlaub in Sachsen" family-friendly quality seal.
Böhlerstraße · 3-min walk
Train to Plauen upper station (then tram or bus) or to Plauen Mitte station (about 15 minutes on foot). Tram to Hans-Löwel-Platz or Neues Rathaus, bus to Böhlerstraße; the PlusBusse 50 and 90 run from the upper station to the museum.
Paid parking
Paid car parking spaces directly in front of the building. Free bus parking at the lower station in Plauen; guests can get on and off directly in front of the museum.
Navigation address: Bleichstraße 1, 08527 Plauen. Due to roadworks, detours via the Handwerkerhöfe and Hofwiesenstraße are sometimes necessary. By bike, follow the Elster cycle path at the Gössel Bridge toward the city center; bicycle parking is available.
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| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours (45 minutes, max. 30 people) only with timely registration: €5 per person from 10 people, small groups of up to 10 people at a flat rate of €50; children and pupils €2 per person or €20 flat rate; special tours (60 minutes, including in foreign languages) €10 per person. The media guide supports people with visual or hearing impairments. |
