Fashion and Textile Museum

★ 4.1 (405)$ · Budget-friendly

The Fashion and Textile Museum runs one focused exhibition at a time rather than maintaining a permanent display, giving each visit a distinct, specialist character built around a particular designer, era, or theme. Its modest review count points to a niche audience, those specifically interested in fashion and costume history, rather than a broad tourist draw, and its moderate hidden-gem score fits a museum best discovered by accident near Borough Market. Reviewers with backgrounds in costume or theater design in particular tend to find real depth here. At around 40 minutes, it's a quick, focused stop rather than a lengthy museum visit.

✨ Reasons to go

1The building itself was founded by designer Zandra Rhodes as a home for fashion and textile exhibitions.
2Exhibitions rotate rather than being permanent, each focused on a single designer, era, or theme.
3It's tucked near Borough Market, making it an easy add-on stop rather than a destination museum.

💡 Good to know

1Check what exhibition is currently showing before visiting, since there's no permanent collection and content varies significantly
2it's easy to combine with a visit to nearby Borough Market
3budget around 40 minutes given its compact size.

⏱️ Typical visit

40 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

83 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3XF, UKGoogle Apple

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"I found this place quite by accident as it is very close to Borough Market. So glad I did. They have one exhibit at a time and the whole place is dedicated to it. In this case it was costuming house that's been so active throughout the last 50 years. Say you was both vintage and current materials and vintage techniques to create amazing. Costumes for Productions that you absolutely know. Nice gift shop at the exit. Now I have a bunch of movies in a list to go back and watch with a new eye."

— Tracey Becker

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