Welcome to the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre
As well as our main Quaker Tapestry exhibition there are interesting temporary exhibits and activities, which are included in your entrance fee. Take a look at what’s currently on offer:
The Quaker Tapestry Exhibition
The visual impact and beauty of the award winning Quaker Tapestry inspires all those who visit. Often compared with the Bayeux Tapestry, this masterpiece of storytelling is a celebration of life, people and events across the centuries. A myriad of stories are revealed from within the 77 captivating and colourful embroidery panels.
Our free, informative audio guides narrate the stories with lots of added information about each panel.
Full Steam Ahead Exhibition
This delightful, interactive display tells the story of Edward Pease, a Darlington Quaker and George Stephenson, an accomplished engineer, who shared a vision and built a railway. Featuring a working model railway, this enchanting display is sure to capture the interest of young and old alike.
Barrett Friendship Quilt Exhibition
This 19th Century quilt is a major work of art with connections to the Victorian Art World, William Morris and Queen Victoria herself! Come along to find out more.
The Quaker Tapestry Museum
Many of the important events in Quaker history have had an impact on British social history. Alongside the panels of embroidery the Exhibition Centre has an impressive collection of around 500 artefacts dating from the 1650s to the present day. Clothing, samplers, embroideries and a variety of other domestic items help to bring the Quaker Tapestry’s stories to life.