Schaustickerei Plauen

About the museum

The ensemble in Plauen’s Reusa district dates from around the turn of the 20th century, the heyday of the Vogtland lace and embroidery industry. The villa was built first, in 1897; in 1902 Albert Schiller added a single-story courtyard building for ten embroidery machines, its layout following the workflow of the time.

The business embroidered for almost a century and did not close until 1996. Because the buildings and machines had survived largely in their original state, the complex was listed as a cultural monument. The association Verein Vogtländische Textilgeschichte Plauen rescued the embroidery works, had it restored, and took it over as a museum in December 2001.

Since then, association members have demonstrated how lace is made on large and small embroidery machines from around 1900, and explained the interplay between the embroidery industry and mechanical engineering, for example the Vogtländische Maschinenfabrik VOMAG. The collection also includes tools, designs, pattern books, and numerous laces and embroideries. Using designs from old pattern books, the Schaustickerei recreates tulle lace from the 1920s and 1930s and sells it in the museum shop.

Highlights

• Demonstration of historic large embroidery machines on every guided tour
• VOMAG embroidery automat for controlling a shuttle embroidery machine
• Small embroidery machines and the finishing of lace collars and tablecloths
• Garden exhibition on the history of Plauen lace
• Museum shop with reproduced tulle lace from the 1920s/30s

Permanent exhibitions

• Spitzenherstellung auf historischen Maschinen – Large embroidery machines, with which the success of Plauen lace began around 1900, are shown in operation during guided tours, along with the connection between the lace industry and mechanical engineering.
• Kleinstickmaschinen und Spitzenkonfektion – Small embroidery machines demonstrated during guided tours show how embroidered lace is turned into tablecloths, collars, or scarves.
• Themenreise „Plauener Spitze“ – Display panels in the garden tell the story of the building as part of the regional lace and embroidery industry; accessible without a guided tour.

Founded

2001

Operated by

Verein Vogtländische Textilgeschichte Plauen e. V.

Admission & discounts

Prices include admission with guided tour and demonstration. No further discounts are listed on the website.

Accessibility

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

According to the museum, the necessary entrances have low barriers; the visitor page mentions a certification since 2023 without naming the label.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

Certified as a family-friendly facility. Play corner for the little ones, a Schaustickerei puzzle, as well as embroidery hoops and embroidery machines to try yourself.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A72, exit Plauen Ost.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop with self-embroidered lace accessories and lace from regional companies bearing the "Plauener Spitze" seal. Garden with seating and information boards.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

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