What’s On
Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop
26 September 2025
– 8 March 2026
From A Room with a View, to Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders, explore some of the most famous costumes from film and television.
Highlights Tours – Costume Couture
17 December 2025
– 28 February 2026
Enjoy a guided tour of the current exhibition with one of our volunteer guides.
Cosprop Presents: The Age of Merchant Ivory
22 January 2026
Join an exclusive discussion with two of the most influential figures in period costume design, John Bright and Jenny Beavan, whose work was central to the success of the Merchant Ivory films.
Museum Lates
22 January 2026
Join us for our Museum Late special evening opening of Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop!
Coming Soon
Paint! Pattern! Print!
The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell.
27 March 2026 – 13 September 2026.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.