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Alert: ATHM is closed today, July 31, 2014, due to a construction project.

Fiberart International

On view through October 26, 2014.

An extraordinary exhibition of contemporary fiber art.

Osborne Library

ATHM’s Osborne Library contains more than 90,000 books, manuscripts, postcards, trade literature, images and periodicals.

Textile Revolution: An Exploration through Space and Time

Explore ATHM’s ongoing core exhibition that showcases the innovation, creativity and human spirit that shape our world.

The Collection

Explore ATHM’s vast collection of textiles, clothing and machinery.

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On view through October 26, 2014
Fiberart International showcases works by established and emerging artists, with innovative art rooted in traditional fiber materials and processes, as well as the unexpected relationships between fiber and other creative disciplines.

Textile Revolution: An Exploration through Space and Time

Ongoing Exhibit
Visit the ATHM’s core exhibition, to spin, weave, recycle, and design your way through textile history.

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Summer Programs for Children

July and August 2014

Explore. Create. Discover.

Downtown Lowell First Thursdays
This summer, ATHM has partnered with other Lowell galleries, museums and restaurants to offer Downtown Lowell First Thursdays on the first Thursday of each month. ATHM will be free after 5:00 p.m. on these days.

Textile Arts Classes
From knitting and lace making to weaving and spinning, ATHM offers a variety of classes in textile arts for all skill levels.