K. A. Almgren silk weaving mill & museum
What's on
Ullas' Collection of
French Silk
March 12th - May 10th
Ulla Cyrus-Zetterström had an unusually long professional life. After 40 years in the workforce, she worked for about 30 years with studies and assignments in the analysis and documentation of primarily older European and Chinese silk.
This spring's exhibition at K. A. Almgren silk mill & museum features Ulla Cyrus-Zetterström's collection of French silks from the 18th century. The collection was donated to Oscar Almgren in 2014, and consists of 26 silks, most of them French and woven on draw loom in the 18th century. The focus of the collection is on the weaving technique, how the fabrics are constructed, which is described in detail in Ulla Cyrus-Zetterström's analyses.
My Culture Night Stockholm 2026
On April 18th, Stockholm's cultural life is open late, with free admission for all visitors. We are participating again this year!
Welcome to visit us during My Culture Night Stockholm, between 6-00 pm. Throughout the evening, you can visit the old weaving hall and our main exhibition on your own. We will also hold tours of our beautiful courtyard and weaving hall, where you will get a brief introduction to the weaving mill's almost 200-year history.
New weaver at
K. A. Almgren
silk weaving mill
After a few years with a generational gap in the knowledge of weaving with jacquard mechanics, we are now weaving again at K. A. Almgren silk weaving mill in Stockholm.
Karin Kauppi is our new weaver!
In the fall of 2025, she wove shawls inspired by a pattern in the museum's collections. She is currently preparing a new jacquard loom and will weave again later this spring. Keep an eye on our website and social media for more information about upcoming weaving!
Exhibitions
Ulla's Collection of French Silk
March 12th - May 10th 2026
Ulla Cyrus-Zetterström had an unusually long professional life. After 40 years in the workforce, she worked for about 30 years with studies and assignments in the analysis and documentation of primarily older European and Chinese silk.
This spring's exhibition at K. A. Almgren silk mill & museum features Ulla Cyrus-Zetterström's collection of French silks from the 18th century. The collection was donated to Oscar Almgren in 2014, and consists of 26 silks, most of them French and woven on a draw loom in the 18th century. The focus of the collection is on the weaving technique, how the fabrics are constructed, which is described in detail in Ulla Cyrus-Zetterström's analyses.
The Factory
In our permanent exhibition you'll meet some of the women who worked here. You'll also learn more about the silk scarves, sashes, and dresses they wove and sewed. "The Factory" explores the silk weaving mill's nearly 200-year history, with a global outlook. From its founding in 1833, before the dawn of industrialization in Sweden, through its heyday, decline, expansion, the TEKO crisis, and its revival.