Fashion and Textile Museum
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The museum is a creative hub dedicated to showcasing the best in contemporary fashion and textile design.
The museum presents varied, creative and engaging temporary exhibitions showcasing designers around the world, alongside an exciting selection of educational courses, talks, events and workshops.
Founded in 2003 by an icon of British fashion design, Zandra Rhodes, today's museum is operated by Newham College – one of Europe’s largest further education colleges. Situated in the heart of fashionable Bermondsey Village, the museum is housed in a beautiful and distinctive building, designed by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.
In episode one of our new podcast Meet Me at the Museum, comedian Cariad Lloyd and her mum Ruth visit the Fashion and Textile Museum.
Why you should go
Over 100,000 objects, from clothing to accessories to textiles
Discover the history of fashion via displays spanning 17th century to present day
Located in a converted warehouse with a rooftop terrace in London's East End
