Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) is located in the annex of the former Rosamond Woolen Company in Almonte, Ontario. Constructed in 1867 this National Historic Site of Canada now features a fabulous blend of the old and new all related to the history of the Mississippi Valley and the textile industry.

Exhibitions range from early mill history and period mill equipment to cottage industry and eclectic modern fibre art exhibitions. This community museum combines traditional static and working displays of textile equipment and processes with activities and events focusing on the region's heritage, culture and role of the textile industry in the development of Canada.


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		Almonte in the Twenties	Almonte's Past	Irishtown


The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) is located in the annex of the former Rosamond Woolen Company in Almonte, Ontario. Constructed in 1867 this National Historic Site of Canada now features a fabulous blend of the old and new all related to the history of the Mississippi Valley and the textile industry. Exhibitions range from early mill history and period mill equipment to cottage industry and eclectic modern fibre art exhibitions. This community museum combines traditional static and working displays of textile equipment and processes with activities and events focusing on the region's heritage, culture and role of the textile industry in the development of Canada.





	Hours & Admission				Children 12 and under are always free
		Year Round
		Tuesday to Saturday
		10:00am to 4:00pm
		Admission $5.00

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	Location	3 Rosamund St. E, Almonte, ON

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	Education Centre	Our Education Centre illustrates the process of manufacturing wool from sheep to sweater including wool production, dyeing techniques and alternate fibre production through mini exhibitions. We hold weaving and spinning demonstrations in our Education Centre Wednesdays from 1PM - 4PM March 1 to October 31.
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	Gift Shop	A wonderful collection of unique gifts is also available in our charming gift shop.
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	Membership	Why become a member of the MVTM?
		-	Free admission to the MVTM with your membership card
		-	Eligibility to vote at election of officers
		-	Receipt of the MVTM Spring and Fall Newsletter
		-	Notice of museum events
		-	Invitations to museum exhibition openings
		-	10% discount on gift shop inventory

		-	corporate membership form here
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	Contact Information	Michael Rikley-Lancaster		Executive Director/Curator	back to top
		Phone 613-256-3754 Ext. 10		Email mvtm@magma.ca

		Alex Blades		Collections Manager
		Phone 613-256-3754 Ext. 15		Email collectionsmvtm@gmail.com



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