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Royal Crescent, Bath

Fashion Museum

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Type: 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. Assembly Room cafe and Fashion Museum giftshop open daily.

Grading:

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Opening Times

Open All Year
2010 Opening (01/01/2010 - 28/02/2010)
DayTimes
Monday10:3016:00
Tuesday10:3016:00
Wednesday10:3016:00
Thursday10:3016:00
Friday10:3016:00
Saturday10:3016:00
Sunday10:3016:00
2010 Opening (01/03/2010 - 31/10/2010)
DayTimes
Monday10:3017:00
Tuesday10:3017:00
Wednesday10:3017:00
Thursday10:3017:00
Friday10:3017:00
Saturday10:3017:00
Sunday10:3017:00
2010 Opening (01/11/2010 - 31/12/2010)
DayTimes
Monday10:3016:00
Tuesday10:3016:00
Wednesday10:3016:00
Thursday10:3016:00
Friday10:3016:00
Saturday10:3016:00
Sunday10:3016:00

* Closed Dec 25th and Dec 26th.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Single£7.00 per ticket
Child (5 and under)Free
Child (6 - 16)£5.00 per ticket
Concession£6.25 per ticket
Family (2 Adults + 4 Children)£20.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Events

Friday, 17th October 2008 - Sunday, 7th March 2010

Bill Gibb: A Personal Journey
more info

Saturday, 2nd May 2009 - Friday, 31st December 2010

The Dress of the Year
more info

Friday, 1st January 2010 - Friday, 31st December 2010

The Dress of the Year
more info

Saturday, 5th December 2009 - Friday, 31st December 2010

Vionnet Dresses at the Fashion Museum
more info

Friday, 1st January 2010 - Friday, 31st December 2010

17th Century Gloves
more info

Friday, 1st January 2010 - Friday, 31st December 2010

Dresses of History at the Fashion Museum
more info

Tuesday, 16th February 2010

Half Term at the Fashion Museum
more info

Saturday, 27th March 2010 - Friday, 31st December 2010

Photographing Fashion
more info

Saturday, 15th May 2010

Museums at Night
more info

Wednesday, 1st December 2010 - Saturday, 31st December 2011

Hats, Shoes and Bags
more info

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Celebrity connection
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • On Bus Route

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children

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
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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.

Contact Details

Assembly Rooms
Bennett Street
Bath
BA1 2QH

Tel: +44 01225 477173

Fax: +44 01225 477743

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