Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes

The Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes in Mulhouse is a specialized museum dedicated to the history and techniques of textile printing. Located at 14, rue Jean-Jacques Henner, it houses the world's premier collection of printed textiles, comprising over 6 million samples. The museum’s origins date back to 1833, when the "Société Industrielle," formed by local textile manufacturers, established the archive to document their designs and those from other countries and eras. It is designated as a "Musée de France" and serves as a decorative and industrial art museum, preserving heritage related to the Mulhouse textile industry and global textile printing art.

Visitors can explore extensive collections of 18th, 19th, and 20th-century printed textiles, including historical "indiennes," as well as graphic arts, archives, sample books, industrial machinery, and ethnographic objects. The museum actively supports contemporary creation by collaborating with artists and designers and offers textile printing courses. Temporary exhibitions, such as "An Indian odyssey," provide additional insights into specific themes.

The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and specific public holidays including January 1st, May 1st, Easter Sunday, December 25th, and December 26th. For further information, visitors can contact the museum at +33 (0)3 89 46 83 00 or via email at accueil@musee-impression.com. While specific admission fees are not detailed in the provided research, the museum offers a unique look into the industrial and artistic history of textile printing in Alsace. Visitors are advised to verify current opening hours and any potential changes to schedules before visiting.