Your Visit to the Fashion Museum

Your visit to the Fashion Museum

What are your opening hours?

In summer (March to Oct inclusive) from 10.30 to 18.00 (last admissions 17.00).

In winter (Nov to Feb inclusive) from 10.30 to 17.00 (last admissions 16.00).

 

Are you open every day?

Yes, every day apart from Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

 

Is there anything for kids?

Yes. Children can try on replica Victorian sporting dress. There are drawing cards in the galleries. There is also a sticker trail and ‘activity rucksacks’ for kids. Just ask at Reception when you buy your ticket.

 

Is there anywhere to leave coats and luggage?

Yes, there is an unsupervised coat rail for coats. However, our advice is to visit without heavy bags and rucksacks as we do not have a manned cloakroom.  

 

Are there guided tours of the Fashion Museum?  

Yes. There are Welcome Tours each day at 11.00 and 15.00 during certain times of the year, included in the ticket price.  In addition, for a supplementary charge, you can arrange exclusive guided tours for your group in advance of a visit by contacting our group booking team on Tel 01225 477785.

 

How big are the museum galleries?

The Fashion Museum galleries are approximately 1200 m3.

 

How much is on display?

Generally, there are over 180 dressed figures on display, although these may not necessarily be the same exhibits. The displays are arranged broadly chronologically.

 

How often do the displays change?

Generally, once a year, although this does not mean that all the displays change each year. We undertake major display changes from early January to mid February every year.

 

Can I take photographs in the galleries?

Yes, but without flash please. There are some displays where photography is not permitted, and these areas in the museum galleries are clearly marked. 

 

Can I sketch in the galleries?

Yes. We encourage sketching objects on display. It is quite busy in the museum galleries so we ask visitors not to use paint or crayons with water.

 

Can I leave my bicycle when I visit?  

Yes, there are bike racks at the Alfred Street side of the Fashion Museum. Sorry though, we can’t look after children’s scooters at Reception.

 

Is the Fashion Museum fully accessible?

Yes. The museum galleries are on the lower ground floor of the Assembly Rooms and are accessible by lift. Please mention your needs at reception when you visit so that a visitor services assistant can take you to the lift. More details are available on our Access Statement on the website under “visiting”.

 

Is there a car park at the Fashion Museum?

Sorry, no. There is on-street parking in Bennett Street, Alfred Street and other streets near the Assembly Rooms, but these are frequently full.

 

Which car park do you suggest for visitors to the Fashion Museum?

Charlotte Street car park is the nearest car park.  We advise visitors to use the Park and Rides.