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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
Awards
- Visit Britain
Code of Practice 2010
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 2010 Opening (01/03/2010 - 31/10/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| 2010 Opening (01/11/2010 - 31/12/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| 2011 Opening (01/01/2011 - 28/02/2011) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 16:00 |
* Closed Dec 25th and Dec 26th.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Single | £7.25 per ticket |
| Child (5 and under) | Free |
| Child (6 - 16) | £5.25 per ticket |
| Concession | £6.50 per ticket |
| Family (2 Adults + 4 Children) | £20.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
- Gift Shop
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
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.
