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Historical fashion museum set in a beautiful Georgian townhouse in Dorset


Blandford Fashion Museum is an accredited museum with a collection of historic fashion dating over the last 300 years including women’s fashion and accessories. Located in a Grade 2* listed Georgian building Blandford Fashion Museum has a rolling programme of fashion exhibitions. 

Learning is at the heart of Blandford Fashion Museum with its inspiring collection offering unique opportunities for engagement and collaboration. Building from the legacy left by Ms Betty Penny, Blandford Fashion Museum exists to allow people to enjoy, handle, relate to, learn from, and be inspired by its incredible collection of historic fashion - real clothes which tell stories from the everyday lives of real people. 

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VOLUNTEER WITH US

BECOME A TRUSTEE

Come and be a part of this friendly and unique museum and tea room by volunteering with us. 

Sign up here...

 

We are currently seeking to appoint new Trustees to join our voluntary Board of Directors. We need those willing to take leading roles at Board level in developing sponsorship and donation income streams.

For an informal conversation or to express interest, please contact Chair of Trustees, Associate Professor Rebecca Pride - rebeccapride19@gmail.com.

 

GROUP VISITS

Would you like a tailored experience and the chance to see our collection up close and amongst colleagues or friends? 

We have a variety of packages available! 

Please visit our 'Group Visit' page here ....

(Booking is essential to ensure we have space in our tea room
and can provide the best experience)

 

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Blandford Fashion Museum

Lime Tree House

11 The Plocks

Blandford Forum

DT11 7AA

01258 453006                                                          

​Charity Number (Cavalcade of Costume Ltd): 1052471

Opening Times

Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Closed Bank Holidays

10am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm)

Closed December- Mid February

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Entry Charges

Adults – £6.00
Seniors (60+) – £5.00
Students (16+) – £4.00           

Children under 16 – Free
Friends of the Museum – Free       

Essential Carer – Free

Please note that under 16s must be accompanied by a fee paying adult

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