Webereimuseum Sindelfingen
Municipal museum in the former weaving school on hand-weaving and the social situation of the weavers in Sindelfingen.
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About the museum
In 1869 the town of Sindelfingen founded a weaving school to open new career prospects for the former linen weavers in the face of industrialization. Training focused on Jacquard fabrics and silk. The school building was erected in 1900.
Since December 2000 the house has housed the town's Webereimuseum. It shows the history of hand-weaving, through which Sindelfingen held an important position in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the 19th century, and places particular emphasis on the social situation of the weavers, who mostly combined farming with weaving. Emigration as a way out of hardship is also addressed.
The weavers specialized in high-quality Jacquard weaving and competed with the dominant machine weaving well into the 20th century. An outlook on late industrialization and the fate of the last home weavers concludes the tour. Weaving courses of the Interessengemeinschaft Handweberei still take place in the house, so historical information and practiced craft complement each other.
Highlights
- History of hand-weaving in Sindelfingen
- Social situation of the weavers in the 19th century
- Jacquard weaving
- Former weaving school from 1900
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Handweberei in Sindelfingen – Historical tour of hand-weaving, the social situation of the weavers, Jacquard weaving and the end of home weaving.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Stadt Sindelfingen
- Director
- Illja Widmann
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
The town of Sindelfingen offers a children's program in its museums and children's birthday parties at the Stadt- und Webereimuseum.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours by arrangement; weaving courses of the Interessengemeinschaft Handweberei take place in the house. |
