Fashion Museum

A world-class collection of contemporary and historical dress. The displays include 150 dressed figures to illustrate the changing styles in fashionable clothes from the late 16th century to the present day, chosen from the museum's collection of 30,000 original items.

The galleries have been completely re - displayed in a series of themes including menswear and womenswear, dress for day and dress for evening, as well as alternative fashion and fashion today. There is a special 'Corsets and Crinolines' display where visitors can try on reproduction garments.

Current Exhibitions:
'17th Century Gloves' - 20 examples of beautifully decorated gloves
'1977' - a photographic display of punk and new wave bands until end 2008.
'Dresses from History' - fourteen historic ensembles from the Georgian, Regency and Victorian period are on display in the museum galleries until end 2008.

Opening Times

2009 Opening 1 Jan 2009 - 28 Feb 2009

2009 Opening 1 Mar 2009 - 31 Oct 2009

2009 Opening 1 Nov 2009 - 31 Dec 2009

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Leave the M4 at Junction 18 and take the A46 towards Bath. For a day visit to Bath, we recommend Lansdown Park and Ride, clearly signposted from the A46/A420 junction at Cold Ashton.
Or follow the brown traffic signs saying 'all attractions' along the A46 and A4 to Bath and then the museum symbol to Charlotte Street car park.

Public Transport Directions

Coach drop off points next to the Assembly Rooms on Bennett Street. Coach Park in Avon Street.
Bath Spa Railway and Bus Station is 20 minutes walk from the museum, or a short taxi ride.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Indoor Attraction
• No Smoking Attraction

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant

Payment Methods

• MasterCard accepted
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
• Toilets

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

• French audio guide
• Spanish audio guide