Fashion and Textile Museum

The Fashion and Textile Museum is a center for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewelry in London. Founded by iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes, and operated by Newham College, the museum houses permanent and changing exhibitions.

Pros

• Great shop showcasing new designers

Cons

• Not enough permanent exhibits

Visit Duration

1 hour

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday: 11am-6pm
Last admission 5.15pm.

Tickets

Under £10. Check official website for latest ticket prices.
Free for under 12s.
Exhibition ticket booking line: 020 7407 8664

No charge to visit the excellent shop or cafe.

A small selection of garments by Zandra Rhodes and other world-class designers is on permanent display at FTM and is free to view daily.

Address:
Fashion and Textile Museum
83 Bermondsey Street
London
SE1 3XF

Nearest Tube Station: London Bridge (Take the Guys Hospital exit)

Use Journey Planner to plan your route by public transport.

Telephone Number: 020 7407 8664

Official Website: www.ftmlondon.org

Note: No photography permitted in the galleries.

The museum reopened in 2008 and has a cafe that's open seven days a week serving organic dishes and offers free WiFi. There is also a recommended shop - Shop@FTM - which is a fantastic showcase for up and coming designers. I think it would a great place to shop for unique gifts.

The exhibition space covers two open plan floors and shows regularly changing temporary exhibitions on fashion and textile themes. I enjoyed these exhibitions: Little Black Dress and Billy: Bill Gibb's Moment in Time.

Nearby Dining

The Garrison Public House is close to the museum and serves British cuisine.