Description:
- Two gracious houses comprise this museum dedicated to textiles and handmade carpets. The 14,000-piece collection includes examples from around the world. Some items date back to 3000 BC. Bringing together works from the Americas, Spain, the Middle East and Asia, the informative and gracefully displayed exhibits emphasize the artistry of this craft and the cultures the textiles come from. A spacious garden lies behind the museum.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 202 667 0441
Address:
- 2320 S Street Northwest
- Washington, DC 20008
Neighborhood:
Dupont CircleHours:
- 10a-5p M-Sa, 1p-5p Su (closed all federal holidays and Dec 24)
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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