Schools in the Textile Museum

They are (literally) close to us, we can’t do without them, yet we take them for granted: in everyday life textiles are accorded immense importance and nonetheless what we know about this fascinating topic is often just superficial. The Textile Museum has set itself the task of informing the public on fibres, fabrics and clothing, and of giving children and youngsters access to this theme in a way appropriate to their age. Creative processes, production techniques and materials are covered, as are issues relating to globalisation, production and labour conditions, sustainability and consumption. Of course, the history of textiles in Eastern Switzerland is an important theme in terms of cultural education in the Textile Museum. Our offerings include exhibition, tours and workshops, with the emphasis on doing.  Entrance to the museum is free of charge for schoolchildren up to the age of 18.

Tours

Based on their specific world of life and experience, we organise dialogue-oriented exhibition tours for children and young people.

For an approx. hour-long event during regular opening hours, we charge a fee of CHF 70 per guided tour, plus entrance fees
(CHF 5 per person).

Public schools, kindergartens and daycare centres in the city of St. Gallen are exempt from this charge. They can take advantage of guided tours and admission to the museum free of charge.

Workshops

Our workshops provide an action-orientated approach to textile issues. They offer pupils the opportunity to explore a topic in depth and become active themselves. Detailed information on our programme can be found here.

In addition to the prices listed for the workshops, an admission fee of CHF 5 per person will be charged.

Public schools from the city and canton of St.Gallen and the canton of Appenzell Ausserhoden are exempt from this charge.

Textile and Design Laboratory

For some years the Textile Museum has taken part in Art & Handiwork, an extra-curricular activity provided by the city of St. Gallen. Led by textile designer Susanne Trinkler , participating schoolchildren experiment with materials and textile techniques.

Information + Registration

We are very sorry, but our regular school programs are held in German. For further information on our educational activities, please check the German version of our website. Or contact us directly:

Simona Bischof
Education

+41 71 228 00 12
sbischof@textilmuseum.ch

Thank you