Museo del tessuto
Museum in Prato devoted to ancient and contemporary textile art and production, with a route through the history of the Prato textile district.
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About the museum
The Museo del Tessuto in Prato presents itself as the largest Italian cultural centre devoted to the promotion of ancient and contemporary textile art and production. In 2024 it celebrated fifty years since its foundation.
The exhibition route tells the story of the Prato textile district and presents fabrics, garments and objects from different periods. Among the collections, the Falletti donation stands out, with over 2,000 pieces including European fabrics, prints, books, accessories and historic weapons, presented in the exhibition “Tesori di seta” (Treasures of Silk).
The museum also hosts exhibitions, activities for families and schools, a café and a bookshop with publications and design objects.
Highlights
- Route through the history of the Prato textile district
- Falletti donation with over 2,000 objects
- Ancient and contemporary fabrics
- Fashion magazines from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso espositivo permanente – Route through the history of the Prato textile district and of ancient and contemporary textile art.
- Founded
- 1977
- Visitors per year
- approx. 27,618
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €8people over 65 and holders of partner agreements |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Free admission from 0 to 6 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €6Students aged 7 to 25. |
| Groups | €8 per personRate for adult groups. |
| Families | €16From 1 or 2 adults with 1–3 young people aged 7 to 17. |
| Prato Card 4 | €16Personal ticket valid for four days, with one admission to each of the four participating museums in Prato. |
| University groups (19–25 years) | €6 |
| School groups (6–18 years) | €3 |
Free admission also for accredited journalists, ICOM members, tourist guides and group escorts, and holders of the Firenze Card.
Accessibility
- 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 building is fully accessible to people with disabilities.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €16 · From 1 or 2 adults with 1–3 young people aged 7 to 17. |
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers workshops and family activities, with sessions at weekends.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stazione di Prato Porta al Serraglio · 5-min walk
CAP and Lazzi buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella about every 15 minutes. From Prato Centrale station about 15 minutes on foot, or 5 minutes by the LAM line towards Nenni (“Castello” stop). From Prato Porta al Serraglio station about 5 minutes on foot.
By car
Paid parking
Paid parking a short walk away, for example in Via Pomeria, Viale Arcangeli, Viale Piave and Piazza San Marco.
By car: A11 Florence–Pisa motorway, Prato est exit.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Lockers
Caffetteria Schiaccino and bookshop in the museum. Free lockers with keys for backpacks and large bags, unattended.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Amateur photographs are allowed without flash. Professional filming is allowed only with the authorisation of the management. |
| Good to know | Groups wishing to take a guided tour must book by email or by telephone (+39 0574 611503, option 2, Monday to Friday 10:00–15:00). Groups visiting independently are also invited to book. |
