Step through the door of our traditional weavers' cottages and you'll be transported back to the early 1850's.
Wander through Colne Valley Museum's period living room and wash kitchen to admire the Yorkshire range, flagstone floor and rag rugs.
Work in progress in the loom
The warp on a loom
Visit the Loom Chamber, Spinning and Cropping rooms to delve into textile history, and venture into the clog-maker's workshop with its full range of period tools.
There's always something new to see in our Exhibition Room and often spinning, weaving and clog-making demonstrations.
Children's Corner
A Children's Corner is tucked away in the Exhibition Room of the museum, with a variety of activities and traditional toys to occupy younger children.
There might be some supervised activities such as painting, paper-modelling, or story-telling, or children can help themselves from the book case to read on the rag rug.
Museum Volunteers
The museum is run entirely by volunteers--without them we would cease to exist.
If you are interested in playing a part in keeping the museum going--either by sharing your skills or learning new ones, then do consider joining us. (Click on Membership--Volunteer members)
Our next get-together is on Saturday morning February 11th at 10am when we shall meet for coffee and there will be the opportunity for volunteers to begin making their own costumes if they like.
Events at the museum Event Calendar
From 11th February 2012 to 11th February 2012
Rag Rug Day
Come and learn the traditional craft of rug-making.
Booking not required--guidance and materials will be provided free of charge, however, a donation will be greatly appreciated.
Current exhibition Exhibition Program
Until 26th February 2012
WILD ABOUT WOOL
A celebration of the textile industry in the Colne Valley arranged by the Slaithwaite Moonrakers.