COLLECTION STORIES

Faculty and students activate these collections for research, teaching, and learning in academic disciplines across the university. The museum's exhibitions, educational programs, and publications reach communities in the D.C. area and around the world. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums... Located on the campus of the George Washington University in downtown Washington, D.C., The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum celebrates art, history and world cultures. Public programs and exhibitions are inspired by diverse collections of global textiles and local history. Resources for students and scholars include the peer-reviewed The Textile Museum Journal, the Cotsen Textile Traces Study Center and the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies. Plan a visit... Our Collection Stories introduce highlights from our diverse collections of global textiles and local history, with context on the cultures who make, use and treasure..

Primary location: Washington United States