A world-class collection of contemporary and historical dress. Located in the magnificent Georgian Assembly Rooms, the Museum has been recently re-displayed. Special exhibitions during 2008 include: ‘17th century gloves’, ‘1977’ – a photographic display of punk and new wave bands, and ‘Dresses from History’, Georgian and Victorian highlights from the collection. Café and shop open daily.
We run a full programme of events, from family activities to illustrated talks on special subjects. We offer activities for: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE, GNVQ and 'A' level, Adult and higher education. We can also arrange tours or talks for special interest groups.
All results upcoming from Monday 8th February 2010:
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Vionnet Dresses Exhibition
Organisation: Fashion Museum & Assembly Rooms
Date: 5 December 2009 - December 2010
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Bath, BA2 2QH
The Fashion Museum, working in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Bowes Museum, has saved a collection of rare 1930s evening dresses by Madeleine Vionnet, one of the greatest 20th century couturiers, for the nation. More details…
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FOALE AND TUFFIN: THE EVOLUTION OF A DESIGN
Organisation: Fashion Museum & Assembly Rooms
Date: 26 Oct 09 - 31 Dec 2010
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Bath, BA2 2QH
On display at the Fashion Museum from 26 October 2009. More details…
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Dress of the Year Display
Organisation: Fashion Museum & Assembly Rooms
Date: Everyday
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Bath, BA2 2QH
Fashions by Mary Quant, Ossie Clark, Jean Muir, BodyMap, John Galliano, Rifat Ozbek, Paul Smith, Julien McDonald, Versace and Tom Ford are on display at the Fashion Museum. More details…
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Boxes of Delight
Organisation: Fashion Museum & Assembly Rooms
Date: 16 February
Price: Free with museum entry
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Bath, BA2 2QH
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