Kids and Families

The Museum is free for children under 12 and we have plenty to keep young visitors engaged!

We have signed up to the Kids in Museums Manifesto, as part of our commitment of being accessible and welcoming for all children, young people, and families.

We encourage kids to sit on the floor in the gallery and get creative and have fun exploring our exhibitions!

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Create and Learn

Get creative in our Create and Learn Space with fashion and textile themed activities. Open to anyone who would like to have a go, these activities provide a space for families to explore exhibitions in a fun, artistic and friendly atmosphere, all materials are provided, all we ask is that you tidy up once you are finished.

Please note that the space can be subject to closures, please ask our team for further details or contact us.

Museum Explorer Kits

When visiting why not borrow one of our Museum Explorer Kits to help kids engage with our exhibition and have fun in the gallery! Our kits have a variety of activities to suit primary school aged children, from fashion illustration to fabric swatch books there is something to keep busy hands entertained. Just ask a member of our team on arrival.

Young Designers Workshops

Join one of our workshops for 12-16 year olds that run in school holidays. Check out what’s on for Young Designers.

Young Designers Fashion Collection
In this 2-hour drawing class, learn fashion drawing and design skills to create mood boards and develop a mini collection influenced by one of the Museum’s previous exhibitions.

Young Designers Fashion Drawing
Working with selected items from the Museum’s permanent collection, students will learn how to create hand drawn fashion illustrations.

Young Designers Fabric Painting
Aimed at budding designers aged 12-16, this creative, fun 2-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to painting on fabric! 

Group Visits

The Museum welcomes groups to visit the current exhibition and encourages people of all ages to come and learn with us.

Are you a teacher or group leader? Find out more about group visits and what we offer here.

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