Explore Historic Windham
Welcome
Located in the historic former headquarters of the American Thread Company, the Windham Textile and History Museum houses a museum, historical society, library, and archive. Through its exhibits, programs, activities, and collections, the Museum preserves and interprets the history of textiles, the textile industry, and textile communities in Connecticut.
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Dunham Hall: The Windham Textile and History Museum main building
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Become a Member
Student
For current students pursuing their education.
- Free general admission to the museum
- Member pricing for events
Individual
For anyone who wants to support the museum.
- Free general admission to the museum
- 2 guest passes
- 10% discount at the gift shop
- Early event registration
- Member pricing for events
Family
For households who want to enjoy the museum together.
- Free general admission to the museum
- Covers a household of 4 people
- 10% discount at the gift shop
- Membership newsletter access
- Early event registration
- Member pricing for events
Premium
For our most dedicated supporters.
- Free general admission to the museum
- 4 guest passes
- 20% discount at the gift shop
- 10% discount rentals
- Membership newsletter access
- Early event registration
- Member pricing for events
Visit our Gift Shop
The gift shop is open to visitors with no admission charge. Browse our selection of books by local authors, postcards and handmade goods made by local artisans. For the fiber artists among us, we also carry yarn, knitting needles, sewing supplies, vintage sewing notions, and many textile crafting books. We also have several spinning wheels for sale.
