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The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday
Call 919-594-1861 after 10 am. (Voicemail means the museum is likely closed)

NOW OPEN FIRST FRIDAYS DOWNTOWN RALEIGH - 6-9 pm (free entrance)

Entry Fees: Adult $5.00
Family pass $15.00
Weekly pass $12.00(pp)
Memberships: Adult Yearly $50.00
Family Yearly $85.00

Continuing Education: Classes at the Museum

Contemporary Broomstick Lace Workshop: This is a first for the Museum. The workshop is held over the weekend of August 22-23. Basic crochet experience is required since this is not a workshop for beginners. If you need to discuss your experience with the instructor, add this to the comment section on the form requesting a seat in the class. Registration starts on June 15th. More information
Bobbin Lace: The two Fall 2026 classes are filled up however there is room on the waiting list. The final seat assignment will be made before August 1, 2026. One of the classes accepts seat requests for more advanced lace makers. The classes run over 10 weeks (2 hours per session), taking into account any fall holidays. More information
Tatting Class:Our first tatting class with a local instructor, Arlene Medder, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The class fee includes all necessary materials and a lunch. No prior experience is necessary. Students will meet at the museum by 9 am and expect the class to end around 4 pm. More information

	The museum's signature lace creation There is a good reason the floral Bucks Point handkerchief edging by Kristin is the #001 item at the museum. Once completed, she wanted it framed on a brown background and displayed in the home on a wall that became a place for many other pieces. Kristin wanted to showcase these and other lace creations to others, and the idea of a small exhibition was discussed. Through the foundation's efforts in her name, the concept evolved into the Raleigh Lace Museum. The picture above shows the cover of the 2018 Winter Bulletin by the International Organization of Lace, Inc., featuring the edging. The smaller top picture shows the start and the turn at the second corner, while the middle picture shows the pillow and the bobbins used. During the artistic arrangement of the museum, the top edge and right edge were used as part of the mural painted by Tonia Gebhart		Our stunning collection features over 400 years of lace making. This table presents lace from every century, starting in the 17th century, with an edging of an altar cloth from Bruges. Beautiful Mechlin-type lace pieces were used as edgings for priestly vestments. Every piece has a story, so we recommend visiting with a docent.
	Check out our event brochure below! The museum is now available for weddings and gatherings, such as dinners, cocktail parties, and private meetings. The museum items on the wall always stay in place, providing a pleasant and decorated room for any event.		Lace collar with metallic thread The Egyptian-inspired collar is made in a contemporary lace style and is fully wearable. Come and see more of these unique pieces!

	Handmade Bedfordshire Stoll.		Two exhibited items in the museum.

	MAKING BOBBIN LACE Ever wonder how bobbin lace is made by hand? (Watch the short video below)

RALEIGH LACE MUSEUM
133 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

(919)594-1861

Mailing address
133 Fayetteville Street - Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27601

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