Museu Tèxtil de Terrassa

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1946 on the basis of the private collection of Ignasi Abadal Soldevila, which the industrialist Josep Biosca acquired and donated to the city. It is the oldest museum in Terrassa and the first museum specialised in textiles in Spain. In the 1960s the Diputació de Barcelona bought the textile collection of Ricard Viñas; the city council and the Diputació then merged their holdings into a provincial museum, which opened in the current building in 1970. In 1988 a renovation project was launched.

Since 1995 the museum has operated as a consortium managed by the Diputació de Barcelona and Terrassa City Council, and in 2023 it was declared a Museum of National Interest. Its mission is to research, conserve, document and disseminate textile heritage, as well as to transfer knowledge and promote art and design.

The collections cover fabrics from many cultures and periods, from Egyptian textiles of the 1st century to contemporary garments and accessories: medieval, pre-Columbian and Oriental textiles, 18th-century silks, 19th- and 20th-century company sample books, haute couture, fans, shoes and bags. The modernist holdings stand out, which the museum has expanded and promoted since 2002, as does the IMATEX digital archive, with more than 32,000 records with images. Since 1990, temporary exhibitions have been at the heart of its public programme.

Highlights

• Collection of fabrics and garments from the 1st century to the present day
• Modernist textile holdings, including dresses, sample books and original designs
• IMATEX digital archive with more than 32,000 records
• Library and textile restoration, conservation and documentation services
• Free general admission

Founded

1946

Operated by

Consorci del Museu Tèxtil (Diputació de Barcelona y Ajuntament de Terrassa)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free general admission, with limited capacity in the galleries. Some workshops, courses and lectures may be charged; details are in the agenda. Consulting the collections for scientific purposes is free.

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

The museum states that the building is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

On the first Sunday of each month families have a dedicated space and time, with visits, games and participatory workshops that look at textile objects from a children's perspective. Dates are listed in the museum's agenda.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Rooms in the centre can be hired: the published rate is €250 for a morning or an afternoon and €350 for a full day within the centre's opening hours, and €310 outside opening hours.

Plan your visit