On Now:
Dyed in the Wool
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 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., from the first weekend in April through the second weekend in December
Dunham Hall: The Windham Textile and History Museum’s main building
Events and Programs
The museum offers a constantly changing variety of events and programs throughout the year.
Make a Gift
You can support the museum by making a tax-deductible donation.
Click the button below to learn more about how you can contribute to our mission of keeping Windham’s history alive.
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
- 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
- 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.
Looking for a page or article from our old website?
Over the years, the Mill Museum has published dozens of history articles, digital exhibits, and other resources on our website. As we’ve redesigned the site, we’ve moved all of that material to our Online Archives — a dedicated digital library where every article, exhibit, and resource has been preserved and is still fully accessible. If something you remember isn’t here anymore, take a look there!
