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Bath Fashion Museum Secures £7.2m for New Era
4 Aug
Summary
- Fashion Museum Bath receives £7.2m in new funding.
- The museum will reopen in 2030 at the Old Post Office.
- Its collection spans 400 years and 100,000 items.
Fashion Museum Bath is embarking on a new chapter with a substantial £7.2m funding grant, designated for its relocation and revitalization. The museum is scheduled to welcome visitors again in 2030, finding its new home in the historic Old Post Office building located in the city centre.
This grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund is described as a "once-in-a-generation project," aimed at restoring the landmark structure. The museum's collection, previously stored in Wiltshire, boasts 100,000 items spanning four centuries of fashion history, from 1600 to the present day.
Construction for the new museum is expected to commence in late 2027. The previous Fashion Museum closed in 2022, and this new development signifies a transformational investment in Bath's cultural landscape and its reputation as a world-class visitor destination.
