Museum In Strojkovac - The Life Of Millers

Muzej tekstilne industrije u Strojkovcu

Museum of Textile Industry in Strojkovac - Most important information

The Textile Industry Museum is located in Strojkovac, about ten kilometers from the central part of Leskovac. The Museum is located in the former mill, built in the 19th century. The textile museum in Strojkovac is the only Museum of its kind in the entire country.

History of the Museum of Textile Industry in Strojkovac

Judging by the size and the premises that are part of it, this mill was initially owned by affluent Turks. In 1884, the people of Leskovac opened the first cord factory there, which was also considered the beginning of the textile industry in Serbia.

The watermill was restored in 1959: This year, the watermill was bought from the old owners, and the building has preserved its original, universal architecture. The interior was furnished with old things and authentic objects representing the miller's life, which served to establish the Museum.
The Museum was reconstructed in 2011: during the reconstruction, the building was restored to its old glory, and the method of producing cords is back in operation. Also, the channel through which the water flowed to spin the wheels and the lines were restored.

The importance of the Textile Industry Museum in Strojkovac

The Textile Industry Museum in Strojkovac is one of the unique displays of the life and customs of Serbs in the Leskovac area. In 1980, it was declared a cultural asset and received the status of a cultural monument. Today, it exhibits original objects representing the process of cord production.

Working hours of the Museum of Textile Industry in Strojkovac

Visiting this Museum is possible from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How to get to the Museum of Textile Industry in Strojkovac

Since this Museum is about 10 km from Leskovac, it can be reached by car.

By car: Driving to the Museum will take about 15 minutes, and from the National Museum in Leskovac, you need to follow Svetoilijska street, i.e., route 39. It will take you to the exit from Leskovac, where you exit onto Milos Obilic street. To get to the Museum, you must follow route 227, which will take you there.