Fashion and Textile Museum
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The Fashion and Textile Museum is a creative hub in London, 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 from 17th century to present day
Converted warehouse with a rooftop terrace in London's East End
Visitor information
Address
83 Bermondsey Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3XF
020 7407 8664
Opening times
Tuesday: 11am - 6pm
Wednesday: 11am – 6pm
Thursday: 11am – 6pm
Friday: 11am – 6pm
Saturday: 11am – 6pm
Last entry: 45 minutes before closing
Sunday & Monday: closed
Exclusions and safety measures
We look forward to welcoming you to the Fashion and Textile Museum, the UK’s only museum dedicated to showcasing contemporary fashion and textile design.
In place of a permanent display, the Museum hosts a diverse programme of temporary exhibitions, displaying a broad range of innovative fashion and textiles from designers and makers around the world.
Discover our current exhibition, check out our programme of events including talks, workshops and digital design courses, and explore how you can support the Museum.
