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Description
The Textile Museum began with a collection of 275 rugs and 60 related textiles donated by George Hewitt Myers. The collection of textile arts encompasses Africa, Asia and Latin America. The oldest pieces date back to 3000 BC. The museum is housed in the home of its main patron and features large gardens on the property.
Hobbies & Activities category: Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits;  Garden or botanic display
Address
Textile Museum
2320 S Street NW
Washington, DC 20008-4088
United States
Map Textile Museum
Phone 1 (202) 667-0441
Fax 1 (202) 483-0994
http://www.textilemuseum.org
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Cost
FREE
Tips
Closed on all Federal holidays.
There are daily introductory tours during the summer at Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
For a docent-led tour contact the Education Department two weeks in advance at 202-667-0441, ext. 35.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Metro: Dupont Circle. Bus: N2/4/6.
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