The Fabric Mosaic: Creative Workshop for Children at the Textile Museum

An afternoon dedicated to children: the Textile Museum in Busto Arsizio offers a creative workshop combining a short guided tour of the Miniartextil - Eterno desiderio exhibition with a hands-on session where kids can make their own fabric mosaic.

Practical information

• Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
• Time: 15:30 to 17:00
• Location: Textile Museum, Via Alessandro Volta 6, exhibition entrance from Via Galvani, Busto Arsizio (VA), Italy
• Recommended age: 5–12 years
• Cost: workshop free of charge; accompanying adults must purchase an exhibition ticket
• Participation: limited places, reservation required for each child; the accompanying adult must stay for the entire activity
• Meeting point: entrance to the Miniartextil - Eterno desiderio exhibition (Twin Rooms of the Textile Museum), a few minutes before the start
• Contacts: phone +39 0331 390363 - email [email protected]

Tips for families

Dress children in comfortable clothes that can get a little messy. Arrive a few minutes early to ease entry and to take part in the brief guided tour, which provides artistic inspiration before the practical activity.

The workshop uses sustainable materials and encourages creativity through playful use of fabric scraps, making textile art accessible and enjoyable for young participants.