The silk museum of Garlate is not only a place to keep industrial relics, but also an ideal research centre, planned to be used as a lively open space by the whole community. Therefore it places its premises( including a multi-purpose 80-seat hall) at the public’s disposal, together with a garden where to hold meetings, conventions, art exhibitions etc., both public and private. The people attending the above said activities can visit the museum even out of opening times and enjoy its enchanting situation by the lakeside.