Museum of Carpet

The Museum of Carpet – Centre of Art, Heritage and Industry.

The Museum of Carpet is a lively, friendly place to visit. From children’s trails to tours of the archives, there is always something exciting going on at the Museum. As the UK’s only Museum dedicated to celebrating the heritage, art and industry of carpet making, the Museum shares the unique story of Kidderminster, once known as the ‘Carpet Capital of the World’.

Enjoy a fun day out at the Museum and experience fascinating displays, hand loom weaving, and power loom demonstrations. Explore over 300 years of Kidderminster’s integral social and industrial history.

Permanent Collection

Book on to visit the archives and trace family history, get a glimpse into Kidderminster’s past or research the history of carpet design and textiles. As well as the equipment and archival material salvaged from local businesses, the museum holds a collection of around 3000 carpet designs, created by industry pioneers Charles Voysey, Edouard Glorget and Bernat Klein. The Museum also holds archives of Kidderminster’s local paper ‘The Shuttle’ dating back to the 19^th Century.

Group Visits

Bring your school, society or social group to the Museum of Carpet for a fascinating exploration of the history of carpet making. Depending on your group’s interests, you can experience visits with talks based on carpet designs and textiles, or on the industry and heritage of Kidderminster.