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Textiles: The Art of Mankind

Celebrates the ancient and deep entanglement between textiles, people and our world.

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28 March 2025 to 7 September 2025

Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11.00 – 18.00 (last entry 17.15)

£12.65 (Concessions may apply)

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Textiles: The Art of Mankind

28 March 2025

– 7 September 2025

Celebrates the ancient and deep entanglement between textiles, people and our world.

Couture Inside Out

26 June 2025

Take an up-close and intimate look at selected garments from the Fashion and Textile Museum Collection.

Copy Your Clothes

27 June 2025

Learn the skills used by couture fashion houses to copy elements of historical garments without the need to pull them apart.

Fabric Painting with Sarah Campbell – Introduction

28 June 2025

Spend a day learning how to hand paint on fabric, under the guidance and expertise of acclaimed textile designer Sarah Campbell.

Exploring the Collection with the Royal School of Needlework

3 July 2025

Join Dr Isabella Rosner, Curator of Textiles from the Royal School of Needlework, for an illustrated talk that explores the history of their stunning collection.

Thursday Fizz!

3 July 2025

Kick off your weekend early and join us for a special Thursday evening late night opening of Textiles: The Art of Mankind!

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Coming Soon

Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop

From A Room with a View, to Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders, explore some of the most famous costumes from film and television.

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We offer a varied and inspiring programme of talks, courses and workshops, onsite and online, for all ages and levels to satisfy the fashionista within you.Learn more about your own textiles and breathe new life into your wardrobe. Explore the hidden stories behind our exhibitions as our experts uncover the inspirations that drive the world’s best designers and makers.

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