Bath Attractions
Museum of Costume, Bath © Museum of Costume
Fashion Museum
Bath's comprehensive fashion museum brings alive the story of
fashion over the last 400 years from the late 16th century to the
present day. The huge collection is fetchingly displayed on
hundreds of dummies, providing a chronological journey through
changing styles over the centuries. Visitors can listen to an audio
tour or take a conducted guided tour through the ages.
Address: Bennett Street;
E-mail: costume_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk;
Website: www.fashionmuseum.co.uk;
Telephone: (0) 1225 477173;
Transport: The museum is easily reached on foot; otherwise Lansdown buses 2 and 9 from the city centre stop nearby. A round trip sightseeing bus stops at the adjacent Assembly Rooms;
Opening time: Daily. March to October, 10.30am to 5pm; November to February, 10.30am to 4pm.;
Admission: ₤7 (adults); ₤5 (children up to 16); under 6 free; other concessions available
