Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

05/27/2026

Join the MVTM and Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew online for "Weaving Tradition: Portuguese Textiles Through Time" with Joana Isabel Ribeiro Sequeira of Lab2PT/In2Past, University of Minho, on Saturday, June 20 at 10am!

This virtual presentation will be followed by a Q&A session 🧐

Registration is required! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/weaving-tradition-portuguese-textiles-through-time-tickets-1990519396097

05/08/2026

05/01/2026

🌟 It's officially Museum Month in Mississippi Mills! 🌟

Council has proclaimed the month of May in recognition of the vital role our local museums play in preserving the history, culture and identity that shape our community.

📖 Our museums are more than buildings — they’re storytellers. Whether it’s the ingenuity preserved at the Mill of Kintail Museum (Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority), the craftsmanship showcased at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, or the local memories held at the North Lanark Regional Museum, each museum reveals a different thread of who we are. 🧵

With International Museum Day on May 18, there’s no better time to explore, learn and reconnect with the places that hold our shared heritage.

Let’s show our museums some love this May. 💙

04/29/2026

Two new exhibitions are opening at the MVTM this Saturday! Join us on May 2 from 1pm - 4pm to celebrate the opening of "Carole Baillargeon: Rock Paper Scissors" and "Tartan: Culture & Cloth".

Curated by José Niaison, four bodies of work have been brought together in “Carole Baillargeon: Rock Paper Scissors”, offering an overview of Baillargeon’s artistic considerations and technical approaches. This exhibition is supported by Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.

Hosted in partnership with Almonte Celtfest and curated by Meaghan Guthrie and Makayla Moore, “Tartan: Culture & Cloth” invites visitors to explore the history, heritage, and unexpected global journey of this iconic cloth. Tartan is more than just a fabric; it is a symbol of kinship, identity, and rebellion woven through centuries and across cultures.

04/28/2026

📣 Open Call for Anne Kelly's Exhibitions: Submit Your Bird-Themed Postcard 📣

We’re inviting artists, crafters, and creative minds of ALL ages and backgrounds to take part in our upcoming exhibition with renowned textile artist Anne Kelly! Send us your bird-themed postcard creations— no larger than 4 x 6 inches (10 x 15 cm)— and let your imagination take flight.

All ‘postcards’ must be made on paper or textile bases and should include an element of fabric and/or stitching to showcase your unique style. Whether you’re a seasoned textile artist, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or trying something new, your contribution is welcome and will be displayed in the exhibition.

Please ensure your postcard reaches us by 1 August 2026. It’s an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive community celebration of art, nature and memory.

Send it in by mail:

P.O. Box 784
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond St E
Almonte, ON
K0A 1A0

Or drop it off in-person! We're open from 1pm - 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

We can’t wait to see your feathered inspirations!

04/26/2026

One week until TARTAN opens at the !

Join us for the opening of this exhibit and vernissage on Saturday, May 2nd from 1-4pm at the museum.

https://mvtm.ca/mvtm-event/tartan-culture-and-cloth/

04/26/2026

Fadi Taiba is sharing his music with us at the Craft & Colour market RIGHT NOW! 🙌🏽 He’s playing until 1:30pm, and the market is open until 4pm, free admission. Support local BIPOC artisans!

This event is in partnership with The Inclusion Project of Mississippi Mills with support from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.

04/26/2026

Big love to Equator Coffee Roasters for keeping our Craft & Colour vendors caffeinated! ♥️ Craft & Colour is open until 4pm today, free admission! Fadi Taiba is getting ready to play his set at 12pm 🙌🏽

This event is hosted in partnership with The Inclusion Project of Mississippi Mills with support from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.