Pop Up Textile Museum

The Pop-Up Textile Museum will bring the rich and often overlooked textile heritage of Dublin 8 to life through a vibrant, community-led exhibition. Drawing on materials and stories from Botany Mill, Henry White’s, Glen Abbey and many more, the museum will showcase historic artefacts, archival documents, photographs, and contemporary responses that trace the area’s deep connection to weaving, clothing production, and industry.

Audiences can expect an immersive experience that highlights both the working lives and skills of past generations, and the enduring cultural legacy of The Liberties.
Alongside the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a daily guided walking tour led by historian Liz Gillis, exploring the streets, buildings, and hidden histories that shaped Dublin’s textile tradition. The programme will also feature a special talk by Cathy Scuffil, offering deeper insight into the development of the textile industry in The Liberties and its wider historical context.

This project brings together local historians, community groups, and custodians of important textile archives, creating a collaborative platform to share knowledge and spark public interest. At a time when many of these histories risk being forgotten, the Pop-Up Textile Museum offers an important opportunity to document, celebrate, and reconnect with Dublin 8’s unique textile heritage.