The Museum of London tells the story of London and its people. One of the main attractions in our permanent galleries is the Pleasure Gardens, an immersive space inspired by the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens in its heyday. The gallery includes twelve mannequins dressed in spectacular men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Due to the age and fragility of these rare items of clothing, we need to rotate and replace them with other objects from our Dress, Textiles and Decorative Arts Collections. Before the new display can go on show, each piece of rare clothing (some of which are 150 - 250 years old!) will need to be conserved and have a custom-made mannequin produced.
Your support will help us make these new selections, some of which have never been exhibited before, fit for display.
Please help us make this happen and enjoy exclusive rewards in return.
If you have any questions or need help donating, contact arthappens@artfund.org
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Redressing underway - part 1
By Timothy Long
Today we're looking at a beautiful 1820's dress and trying to decide between pink and purple boots... Read moreRewards are on their way!
By Timothy Long
We're also thrilled to let you know that your rewards will be arriving at your door very soon, so keep an eye out for them... Read more
Dressing the garments
By Timothy Long
The first couple of weeks of the New Year have been very active (and terribly exciting!) for the Redressing Pleasure project. Conservator, Melina Plottu and I have been successful in checking-off many items on our to-do list, all thanks to your generous donations!... Read moreThank you for all of your support
By Timothy Long
A special video message from Timothy Long... Read more
Last days of Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
By Danielle Thom
Discover the story behind the decline of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens... Read moreThank you to all our donors!
By Timothy Long
Can you help us raise the remaining 20%?... Read more
Discover the world of fashion with our exclusive rewards!
By Timothy Long
Have you seen our brilliant selection of exclusive Redressing Pleasure rewards?... Read moreLadies of pleasure, ladies of the night
By Danielle Thom
Curator Danielle Thom shares the dark-side of the Pleasure Gardens... Read more
Seeing the pleasure gardens
By Danielle Thom
Discover how London's pleasure gardens have inspired literature... Read moreQ&A with Timothy Long
By Timothy Long
Get to know our Redressing Pleasure curator, Timothy Long... Read more
Five great reasons to support Redressing Pleasure
By Danielle Thom
Here are five great reasons to support our campaign to redress our Pleasure Gardens... Read moreWith thanks to...
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The Pleasure Gardens is the stand-out gallery at the Museum of London, visitors deserve to see it looking its best.