Central Museum of Textiles

What an amazing place, both permanent and temporary exhibitions are very interesting. There are houses of different periods from 1895 to 1980-s that depict life of ordinary Lodz people at that time. Also textile equipment fabric samples, fashion section. I particularly was curious about temporary exhibition on textile production in Lodz ghetto during WW2. Definitely recommend

A completely unexpected and enriching experience Honestly, I went to the museum without much context about what I was about to see. I only knew it had something to do with the textile history of Łódź, so everything came as a great surprise. At the beginning, I came across an exhibition dedicated to the Polish designer Arkadius, who was internationally known at one point. The exhibit is visually striking, with very unique silhouettes and designs, and it also tells the fascinating story of the designer himself. The museum then continues with a section focused on the textile industry, showcasing original machinery and several demonstrations of the production process. But what truly impacted me was the part dedicated to the Łódź Ghetto and the forced labor carried out there during the German occupation. One of the things that caught my attention the most was reading that the concept of “upcycling,” which is so trendy today, was already being applied back then—tragically so. Many people entering the ghetto were forced to hand over their belongings, which were then reused to create new items. There’s also a powerful reflection on the role of clothing as a means of personal expression, and how that is stripped away under dictatorships or totalitarian regimes, where even the freedom to dress is taken from individuals. Additionally, the museum features incredibly well-preserved wooden houses, which add depth to the experience. It’s a visit that can take several hours and one I highly recommend. Deeply moving and informative.

The museum presents an extensive history of the textile industry in Lodz. The exhibitions give a glimpse into the everyday life of workers from different eras, from the 1820s to the 1980s. The textile industry plays a significant role in the history of the city and has also had a great influence on the growth of the city, and this is also presented very extensively. The exhibitions also present the history of textile manufacturing and the development of its industrial production. One part of the museum focuses on textile art and also clothing and fashion design. There are art objects and outfits presented at fashion shows on display. The museum is accessible to people with disabilities almost everywhere. There are guides in different sections who tell about the history and the objects. Unfortunately, the guides were only in Polish.

Interesting and well maintained museum. I especially liked the skansen with the small houses presenting the life in the old times, the villa, the presentation of the waving machines, and the retro clothes exhibition. I recommend to plan at least 3 hours for the visit. Everywhere friendly staff. A ticket for all areas was 49 PLN.

The weavers houses with an insight into lives in different eras are amazing. The museum has a lot of incredible objects and is quite large. Loved the fabric microscope, the fact that some weaving machines run every hour and the beautiful art in the on site Mansion. The staff at the entrance was friendly and fun. Absolute must if you're in Lodz!

Very impressive museum! ✨ Inside is like a small town to show how was the life for workers in old times, it suddenly drive you to that moment when you enter ❤️ And of course here you can find lots of old textile machines, and the machine will be turned on every half of hour if you want to see how exactly it is working 🧵Moreover, you will have a chance to feel the old fashion of clothes👗 Last but not least, if you would like to see every corner of the museum, be prepared for a 2 hour visiting.

One of my favourite museums in Poland

Impressive museum! From outside you don't expect much, then inside is a huge surprise. You have traditional homes to visit and see how life was in different periods of Polish history, amazing. The textile factory museum also very interesting to understand how it has evolved and influenced the life of the city. Congratulations to Łódz on this amazing place.