Musée du textile
À Labastide-Rouairoux, le musée du textile est un musée labellisé « Musée de France » dans le Tarn. Concernant son passé, Le musée est créé en 1983. Il est rattaché au Conseil Général du Tarn en 2000. Il témoigne de la richesse des savoir-faire et du patrimoine industriel du département du Tarn.
Depuis le 11 juillet 2008, le musée, rénové, présente un nouveau parcours muséographique.
Il dispose de plusieurs atouts : Situé au coeur du parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, le musée évoque l'histoire du textile, au XIXe siècle, dans la vallée de la Thoré, avec des objets et des fonds d'archives d'entreprises provenant des industries textiles locales.
Son intérêt : Ancienne usine textile du XIXe siècle. Le musée conserve des collections dans les domaines : Histoire, Technique et industrie. L'adresse exacte est : rue de la rive, Labastide-Rouairoux. (81270). Ce musée date de 1983. Le musée est joignable au 05 63 98 08 60.
Site web : musees-departementaux.tarn.fr/index.php?id=textile-presentation.
History
Le musée est créé en 1983. Il est rattaché au Conseil Général du Tarn en 2000. Il témoigne de la richesse des savoir-faire et du patrimoine industriel du département du Tarn. Depuis le 11 juillet 2008, le musée, rénové, présente un nouveau parcours muséographique.
Collection highlights
Situé au coeur du parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, le musée évoque l'histoire du textile, au XIXe siècle, dans la vallée de la Thoré, avec des objets et des fonds d'archives d'entreprises provenant des industries textiles locales.
The building
Ancienne usine textile du XIXe siècle.
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Arts décoratifs : Textiles;Archives papier;Ethnologie : Métiers et Outils;Histoire : Histoire locale et régionale;Sciences et techniques : Industrie
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Museum presentation
musée du textile is a museum bearing the « Musée de France » label, located in Labastide-Rouairoux, in the Tarn department, Occitanie region. This cultural institution preserves and showcases collections that contribute to the dissemination of the territory's artistic and historical heritage.
Open to the public, it welcomes visitors each year to its permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Collections and fields
The collections of musée du textile cover the following fields: Histoire, Technique et industrie. These holdings, built up over decades, reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer a varied overview of artistic and scientific expressions.
The museum pursues a policy of enriching its collections through acquisitions, donations, and deposits.
Practical information
musée du textile is located at rue de la rive, 81270 Labastide-Rouairoux. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
musée du textile is part of the cultural landscape of Labastide-Rouairoux and, more broadly, of the Tarn department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Labastide-Rouairoux allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée du textile meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée du textile is located in Labastide-Rouairoux, in the Tarn department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée du textile's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée du textile bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée du textile's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Labastide-Rouairoux or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.