Fashion Museum Bath — Attraction in Bath

As the doors will soon close and the fashion museum will be moving my college class as a group decided to visit before it closes. I really enjoyed the range of clothing all in order of year and all numbered with information about the item and also an audio guide available to listen to information about the item as you enjoy looking at it instead of having to read (audio not available on all items). There is an area where you can write on a card what fashion is to you and stick to the wall even a space to draw a dress which is fun although I struggled to find working pens. There is an area you can try on some of the clothing although with very limited choices it would have been nice to have a bigger selection. It would have been nice it the lighting was a bit better as we had some questionair sheats from are tutor and we couldn't really see it whilst walking around. I enjoyed getting to look around the assembly rooms as last time I visited was for a wedding fair with lots of exhibitors so seeing it empty let me really see how impressive the place really is.

There is step free access ♿ There is toilets including accessible toilet There is a gift shop All the staff we came in contact with was really friendly...

The permanent collection has some incredible examples of, mostly English, historical fashion. I found the history of the 'pattens' particularly interesting, including their reference by Jane Austen. I loved the values men's coats on display, particularly the piece from Noel Coward's Estate. The various dresses of the year at the end were particularly breathtaking. The collection does feel somewhat crowded but I think there is a plan to move the site of the museum. Also, the processes of sewing, home based and manufacturing, all seemed overlooked. Even just some video would help breathe some life in.

The exhibition on shoes opens brilliantly with the photography and the Blahniks but unfortunately I didn't feel the staging worked at all. Seeing Fonteyn's shoes (but sadly not her pointes) and the original Kinky Boots were highlights though. Well worth the...

If you’re a fan of House of Wax, this is the tourist attraction for you! We joked upon entering about walking two miles to see some gloves, and who was Bath to disappoint! First exhibit we saw? Gloves! Loads of the buggers! As you move swiftly past the darkened displays of pantaloons and a remarkably eerie set of faceless twins laid out in the floor like something out of a horror film, you can be further enlightened by the audio guide providing invaluable information about undergarments of yesteryear. The pièce de résistance has to be royal exhibit currently on display. Windsor castle may have good ol Meg’s wedding clobber on display, but Bath has some mediocre frock once worn (possibly) by the Duchess of Wessex! That’s right folks! Contain your excitement for the overpriced cream tea and scone at the cafe afterwards if...