Fashion Museum Bath
About
The Fashion Museum Bath, nestled in the historic Assembly Rooms on Bennett Street, is a world‑class institution showcasing 400 years of fashion from the 1600s to the present day. Though temporarily closed during the construction of its new home in the Old Post Office building, the museum continues to enrich the public through a growing online catalogue and a series of community‑oriented events. Visitors can still explore the collection via free monthly tours at the heritage glove‑maker Dents in Warminster, where original garments and accessories are displayed behind the scenes. The highly anticipated “Fashion Unpacked” travelling mini‑museum brings the collection into local communities, offering interactive, tactile experiences. Each year the museum highlights the Dress of the Year—an annually updated selection chosen by leading fashion experts. The current 2024 curation, announced by Tim Blanks, showcases contemporary creativity and remains a cornerstone of the museum’s public appeal. Future plans include a new, step‑free, purpose‑built space on Bath's city centre that will open in 2030, providing a state‑of‑the‑art exhibition venue for the celebrated collection.
Highlights
- Dress of the Year Collection
- Extensive 100,000-Object Collection
- Virtual Catalogue
- Collections Store Tours
- Fashion Unpacked
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At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes