At The Lace Museum, you will find a place to explore all things lace—virtually and in person. Our on-site collections preserve over 10,000 pieces of timeless antique lace, thousands of lacemaking tools, a dedicated research library, and an archive of lace-related documents, samples, and ephemera. You will enjoy a mix of historic and contemporary displays available through our website and within the museum itself. We offer workshops in most lacemaking techniques, as well as in the history, identification, collection, and preservation of antique lace—delivered on-site, online or on-demand.
Online Shopping
In our online Shopify store, we offer a variety of books, tools, thread and gifts to delight makers of all types of lace. Our Etsy store has unique bargains.
Education
We regularly schedule virtual and in-person workshops and classes for lace makers and antique lace collectors of all skill levels – from beginners to advanced.
Theresa Kelly: Contemporary Carrickmacross
Our latest exhibit explores Theresa’s journey from traditional methods to modern design and 3D structure. Be sure to listen to her insightful narration.
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Carrickmacross Kits – June 5, 2026
If you registered for the lace marathon last year and would like an extra kit for the Carrickmacross class, we have several in stock. Try the marathon project in the next few weeks before the recordings disappear, or get some extra material to make more pieces on your own. Kits are $9.50 and include postage to get it you in time to watch the video.
