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Mississippi Valley Textile MuseumTELL A FRIEND
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.
The Current Exhibits going on are:
Personal Choices Upcoming Events: Family Days August 12th and 13th We are offering 2 for the price of 1 admission and children get in free! From 11am-3pm you and your family could be watching spinning and weaving demonstrations, making all different crafts such as quilt making, fashion dolls, collages, viewing puppet displays using looms, and learning about the history of the Rosamond Woolen Company and life as a mill worker! Also, every Wednesday during the summer seasons there are spinning and weaving demonstrations free with your addmission to the museum!
May 1 - October 31
November 1 - April 30 Children 12 and under always free
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NON SMOKING, KID FRIENDLY, HANDICAPPED ACCESS, PARKING AVAILABLE, 
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