Silk Factory

The Silk Factory Museum-LaboratoryIn the building of the former silk factory of the Levin and Babaev merchants of the first half of the 19th century, a unique space has been created today. The preserved building combines an exhibition and conference hall, a museum of Kolomna silk weaving and a creative laboratory. This is a place where the history of textiles comes to life and becomes accessible to everyone.Here you can learn how silk appeared in Kolomna, what the merchants of the 18th-19th centuries did, and what importance the city had in the textile history of the country. Museum visitors can not only explore the collection of antique fabrics and artifacts, but also take part in guided tours, lectures on fashion and handicrafts, and try their hand at weaving or designing.

The museum hosts workshops for children and adults on weaving and silk painting. Under the guidance of experienced craftsmen, participants create accessories such as bracelets and scarves with traditional Kolomna patterns, learn about different types of weaving, work with dyes, and even see real silkworm cocoons. Each lesson combines a historical story with practice, and you can take the results of your work home as a keepsake.

For families with children, there are theatrical excursions: little travelers go to distant lands after a silk cocoon, follow the Kolomna silk route on an old map, collect an outfit for a merchant's wife, and end the program with a tea party with real Kolomna marshmallows.The Silk Factory space also has a modern life: exhibitions, lectures, and creative evenings are held here.

The Museum-Laboratory is suitable for individual visits, family leisure, group excursions, corporate events, and creative meetings. All programs are adapted to different ages and groups, and the cozy atmosphere and modern space make this place one of the most unusual points on the tourist map of Kolomna.