The Textile Museum has news of a major initiative to begin in 2008. The Museum plans to open a second site, dedicated to exhibitions and educational activities, located in downtown Washington, D.C. in close proximity to the National Mall.

This new 23,400-square-foot venue, located at 421 7th Street, NW, almost doubles the Museum's space overall, making possible the presentation of larger and more varied temporary exhibitions as well as public programs, enhanced visitor services and an expanded shop. The new facility is scheduled to open in 2008.

The current location at S Street will remain open to the public. Plans call for the exhibition space at S Street to feature rotations from the Museum's permanent collections as well as study collections available for viewing by the visitor. Public access to the Museum's renowned Arthur D. Jenkins Library will continue to be offered at S Street as well.

The Textile Museum will serve audiences in two locations, providing a richer visitor experience and engaging a new and expanded audience.

We hope you share our excitement for this new phase of The Textile Museum's dynamic growth. Visit this webpage often, as information will constantly be added as the project progresses. Also sign up for The Textile Museum's E-Friends to receive updates on the second site, exhibitions, public programs, special promotions and more!

Click here to read more about the second site in the press release.

Media inquiries: contact Cyndi Bohlin, Communications & Marketing Manager, at (202) 234-3543 or cbohlin@textilemuseum.org.

General inquiries: send an email to info@textilemuseum.org or call (202) 667-0441.

IMAGES OF 421 7TH STREET, NW SITE

An exterior view of The Textile Museum's second site at 421 7th Street, NW, scheduled to open in 2008. Back to top of page

An interior view of where the museum shop will be located at The Textile Museum's second site at 421 7th Street, NW, scheduled to open in 2008. Back to top of page

An interior view of the ground floor level of The Textile Museum's second site at 421 7th Street, NW, scheduled to open in 2008. Back to top of page

An interior view of the ground floor level of The Textile Museum's second site at 421 7th Street, NW, scheduled to open in 2008. Back to top of page

A view of 7th Street, NW from The Textile Museum's second site at 421 7th Street, NW, scheduled to open in 2008. Back to top of page

The Textile Museum
2320 S Street NW
Washington DC 20008
(202) 667-0441
www.textilemuseum.org