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Museum of Costume
Museum of Costume

Fashion through the ages

Assembly Rooms
Bennett Street
Bath, North East Somerset
BA1 2QH

Neighborhood: City Centre

Phone: +44 1225 47 7789
Fax: +44 1225 44 4793
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Four hundred years of style are on display in the Museum of Costume, located on the lower floor of the Assembly Rooms. Perhaps the most famous example is a rare outfit from 1660, the silver tissue dress. An audio tour guides visitors through the changes in style and fashion right up to the present day. Modern fashions are represented by the, "Dress of the Year", chosen every year since 1963 by leading experts to record the important developments in the fashion world. Those wishing to study fashion may wish to visit the Fashion Research Centre. Admission: £4; concs £3.60; children £2.90; family £11

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Associated Events
18th Century Fashion
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
As the museum is related to clothing, it houses a stunning collection of clothes from the Eighteenth Century. Part of this collection are trendy designs for both men and women of which include embroidered waist coats for men. Visitors to this exhibit can get a chance to see designs and fashionable styles from this era.

British Fashion
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Museum of Costume in Bath presents a collection of British Fashion depicting the immense talent of British designers who were not so popular in the international world—although Britain is the hub of fashion. The exhibits keep changing regularly. Visitors can look forward to collections by Wendy Dagworthy, Sarah Dallas as well as Janice Wainwright.

John Bates Photographs
Apr 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009


Bath Film Festival
Oct 1st, 2009 to Nov 30th, 2009
With almost fifty screenings, including films from approximately twenty different countries, this event is really looked forward to. Come to Bath and participate in the various workshops and screenings held at various venues throughout the city. Take part in the various talks and find out the views people share on a particular subject. Check the website for schedule details.


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