Fashion and Textile Museum, London

Name: Fashion and Textile Museum
Address: 83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7407 8664

#1743 among attractions in London

Museum, Fashion museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Fashion and Textile Museum is the only museum in the UK dedicated to showcasing contemporary fashion and textile design. The Museum is committed to presenting varied, creative and engaging exhibitions, alongside an exciting selection of educational courses, talks, events and workshops. In place of a permanent collection is a diverse programme of temporary exhibitions, displaying a broad range of innovative fashion and textiles from designers and makers around the world. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2003 (21 years ago)Coordinates: 51°29'55"N, 0°4'52"W

Address

83 Bermondsey StreetSouthwark (Grange)London SE1 3XF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7407 8664

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Day trips

Fashion and Textile Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tower Bridge, City Hall, Bridge Theatre, The Shard.

0.5 miNE
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City hall
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0.5 miNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fashion and Textile Museum open?

Fashion and Textile Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 8 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fashion and Textile Museum?

Nearby attractions include St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey, London (1 min walk), Bermondsey Abbey, London (2 min walk), Bermondsey Market, London (2 min walk), White Cube, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Fashion and Textile Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fashion and Textile Museum:

Bus

Druid Street • Lines: 42 (6 min walk)
Alscot Road • Lines: 1, 78, N1 (12 min walk)

Metro

London Bridge • Lines: Jubilee, Northern (14 min walk)
Borough • Lines: Northern (15 min walk)

Ferry

London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (16 min walk)
Saint Katharine's Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour (16 min walk)

Train

Elephant & Castle (21 min walk)
London Fenchurch Street (23 min walk)

Light rail

Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (23 min walk)
Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (25 min walk)