Exhibitions | The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum | The George Washington University

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The museum presents rotating, thematic exhibitions inspired by its collections of global textiles and Washingtoniana. You can always find a selection of artworks from The Textile Museum Collection on display in the lower-level galleries, and historical materials from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection in the Albert H. Small Gallery.

Current Exhibitions

Ecuadorian performer wearing a traditional hat

Art Uncovered: Visionary Textile Scholars and Their Archives

Through April 5, 2025

The Woodhull House in autumn

A Tale of Two Houses

Through May 17, 2025

Two young women practice weaving

Textiles 101 Gallery

Ongoing

Historical rendering of the U.S. Capitol building

Treasures from the Albert H. Small Collection

Ongoing

Upcoming Exhibitions

red and green textile with medallion design

Intrinsic Beauty: Celebrating the Art of Textiles

February 22-June 14, 2025

blue textile with dragon and cloud designs

Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the World of Textiles

August 16-December 28, 2025

Past Exhibitions

Clothing on display in red gallery

Explore Past Exhibitions

Behind the Scenes

Preparing Textile Exhibitions