Stiches in Time: Costume Store Tour

Join Helen, the Assistant Curator of History, on a tour of Discovery Museums extensive costume stores, and get up close to garments, fabric and accessories from the past 400 years. Step behind the scenes of the museum and get up close to exquisite objects from silk shoes to Victorian gowns and contemporary designer classics.

The tour lasts an hour and is largely the same selection of clothing and accessories as in previous years.

Please note: if you have any accessibility requirements please let us know when booking your place.

Please meet at the reception desk of Discovery Museum a few minutes before the start of the tour. The tour is on the 4th floor of the museum.

No bags are allowed into our museum stores, however storage lockers are available.