A museum dedicated to textile production and industrial heritage, housed within a historic worsted spinning mill in Bavaria.
At a glance
The State Textile and Industry Museum, known as tim, occupies the Augsburger Kammgarnspinnerei—a former worsted spinning mill that stands as a testament to Augsburg’s industrial past. The museum serves as an Anchor Point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage, connecting visitors to the broader narrative of Europe’s industrial development.
History
Augsburg’s textile industry shaped the city’s economy and character for centuries. The Kammgarnspinnerei represents a significant phase in this evolution, when industrial manufacturing defined the region’s prosperity and character.
What you see
The mill building preserves the physical infrastructure of worsted spinning production. Original industrial machinery, layout, and spatial organization remain integral to understanding how textiles were manufactured at scale during the industrial era.
Cultural significance
The museum documents textile production methods and the industrial heritage that anchors Augsburg’s identity. Its designation as a European Route anchor point elevates its importance to continental industrial archaeology and labor history.
Key facts
- Location: Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
- Coordinates: 48.363898, 10.913046
- Housed in: Augsburger Kammgarnspinnerei (former worsted spinning mill)
- Status: Anchor Point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage
Practical information & getting there
Contact the museum directly or visit the European Route of Industrial Heritage website for current opening hours, admission fees, and guided tour availability. Augsburg is accessible by rail and road from Munich and other major Bavarian cities.
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