Visitor Information

We hope you will come and visit The Textile Museum. On this page you can find all the information you need for a pleasant visit to the Museum. Get information on hours and location, find directions, and learn about tours. Membership information is also available here.

Collections Gallery
Photo by Jennifer Heimbecker

Arthur D. Jenkins Library
at The Textile Museum
Please note: The Arthur D. Jenkins Library is temporarily closed.

	Rug, Turkey, Konya, 19th century The Textile Museum R34.00.8

Directions

The Textile Museum is located at 2320 S Street, NW in Washington's historic Kalorama neighborhood, just off Embassy Row.

by Metro:
Take the red line to the Dupont Circle Metro stop. Leave the station via the Q Street exit. Walk north on Connecticut Avenue. At the intersection of Connecticut Avenue, Florida Avenue and S Street, cross Florida Avenue and go left. Take immediate right onto S Street. Continue walking up S Street 2 long blocks to The Textile Museum on the left.

by car:
The Museum is in close proximity to two major Washington thoroughfares - Massachusetts Avenue and Connecticut Avenue. There is limited on-street parking near the Museum as it is located in a residential and diplomatic neighborhood.

Mola panel, Panama, San Blas Islands (Cuna People) The Textile Museum 1985.56.16 Donated from the Collection of Jonathan Leonard.

from the north:
Travel south on Connecticut Avenue to S Street, turn right on S and proceed two blocks to the Museum on the left.
or Travel south on Massachusetts Avenue to S Street, turn left on S and proceed one block to the Museum on the right.

from the south:
Travel north to Massachusetts Avenue, proceed on Massachusetts to 24th street, turn right on 24th, right on S and proceed one block to the Museum on the right.


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Tours

Highlights Tours are introductory tours of the Museum and current exhibitions. Tours are offered September through May every Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 pm. No reservations required.

Guided Exhibition Tours for groups may be scheduled at least 4 weeks in advance for the following days and times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:15 am to 3:00 pm; Thursday from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Please fill out the tour request form at http://www.textilemuseum.org/education/adulttours.htm, or call (202) 667-0441, ext. 65 to request a tour.

Adult and university audiences may choose from the following topics.

The Finishing Touch: Accessories from the Bolivian Highlands
(February 15 - October 26, 2008)

BLUE
(April 4 - September 18, 2008)

Architectural Outing: Explore the Historic Buildings and Neighborhood
(Ongoing)

Textiles and Tea
Extend the pleasure of a visit to The Textile Museum. After a docent-led tour of the current exhibition, enjoy afternoon tea under John Russell Pope's wisteria-covered pergola. Catered by Teaism, this delicious repast includes a selection of teas, sandwiches, cookies and truffles.
$27.50 per person
To schedule for groups of seven to 20, please call (202) 667-0441, ext. 65 at least four to six weeks in advance. Available Monday through Saturday.

Interactive Tours For School Groups
Programs are offered for groups of up to 40 students in grades 1 to 12. School programs complement current exhibitions, include touchable items, and are interdisciplinary. Programs can be scheduled October to May, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:15 am, 1:30 pm, and 3 pm and Thursday at 1:30 pm and 3 pm by calling (202) 667-0441, ext. 65 or completing our online form at least one month prior to your preferred date(s). Please click here for program details (pdf).

Members of The Textile Museum enjoy many benefits, including a 10% shop discount, the quarterly Bulletin, reduced rates for educational programs, and invitations to exhibition openings. For more information on membership click here.

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202-667-0441