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Plauen

More than lace - The factory of threads

The branch of the Vogtland Museum Plauen, which opens in 2023, illustrates the history of the textile industry in Saxony's Vogtland region in a modern and multimedia way.


                                                                                                                    More than lace - The factory of threads
Image © Lukas Bochmann – Stadt Plauen

The permanent exhibition uses numerous exhibits to document historical and current developments in what was once the most important economic sector in Vogtland, as well as its impact on the region and its people. Changing special exhibitions complement this offer. Numerous interactive, themed hands-on stations invite visitors of all ages to experience the exhibition content for themselves. Guided tours by expert staff and educational museum activities can be booked. In order to make the exhibition accessible to as wide an audience as possible, the exhibition area is designed to be wheelchair accessible and content is available in various languages (including German sign language).

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Plauen - more than just a lace town
Plauen: This is the city of lace, which combines textile tradition with inspiring modernity. Located in the heart of the Vogtland region, you can experience 900 years of the town's history with and about the bailiffs, Plauen lace, Erich Ohser and the Peaceful Revolution. The Factory of Threads interactively shows the history of Plauen lace and the Vogtland textile industry. “Father and son”, characters from the drawn stories of Erich Ohser - e.o.plauen, can be found all over the city. A campus on the hill, where the bailiffs once resided, offers unexpected views and insights. Plauen offers city flair, Vogtland cuisine, art, culture, nature and events. Surrounded by lush greenery in the heart of the Vogtland, a visit to this lace city is an experience for the whole family.