What’s On
Textiles: The Art of Mankind
28 March 2025
– 7 September 2025
Celebrates the ancient and deep entanglement between textiles, people and our world.
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!
Couture Inside Out
17 July 2025
Take an up-close and intimate look at selected garments from the Fashion and Textile Museum Collection.
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.
Learn with us
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.