Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

The Museum at FIT is the only museum in New York City dedicated solely to the art of fashion.

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    fitnyc.edu/museum.asp

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227 W 27th St (at 7th Ave) New York , NY 10001 United States

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The Corcoran Group

Visit this small (and FREE) museum and learn all you needed to know about the history of fashion . The exhibits are particularly inspiring.

Affinia Hotel Collection

FIT owns one of the largest and most impressive collections of clothing , textiles and accessories in the world, including 50,000 costumes and fabrics dating from the 5th century to the present.

Hotel Indigo

A neighborhood landmark offering 3 floors dedicated to exhibitions . Catch the next fashion star from a student exhibit or re-discover the legends in the museum’s extensive permanent collection. Read more

John A

Free and unique shows rotate on and out at FIT museum . Many come from their own collection. Seeing their storage room must be an amazing experience.

Hotel Indigo

A neighborhood landmark offering three floors dedicated to exhibitions . Catch the next fashion star from a student exhibit or re-discover the legends in the museum’s extensive permanent collection. Read more

jiresell

First, it's free to visit. Second, this place is very interesting. Highlights fashion and design history. Definitely worth your time.

Brea Ellis

The library has look books from all the designers for decades...like catalogs Lookbooks show you that seasons clothes although here the photos are typically from the runway show

Diego Rufo

It might not have the collection of the Costume Institute at the MET but the Museum at FIT makes wonderful fashion statements. A very enjoyable place hidden in the middle of Midtown. Read more

FernFern

Always great exhibit whether students, or a designer's collection from their archive.

Sue Ellen

Free and nice exhibits ! Has special exhibitions as well !

Fodor's Travel

Museum admission prices can be expensive in the city , but fortunately the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology is free year-round.

NYC-ARTS

The permanent collection of more than 50,000 garments and accessories dates from the 18th century, with particular strength in 20th-century designer fashion. Read more

Sara ????⚔????

Small space with great exhibits on the history of fashion and garment creation.

Mariana L

Great, comprehensive exhibits around a theme or era in fashion. It's free! Plus check their site for great free lectures as well .

Njoud Fahad

Go to PINK special exhibition ! It’s amazing

Patrick Z

Museum is free and open until 8 pm from Tuesday thru Friday

Elizarose Nicolás

Free admission always and great current exhibition

nikki

exhibitions are free! limited photography , but interesting collections, changed seasonally.

Daniel L.

Great FREE museum that changes exhibits frequently. Make sure to stop by and support FIT.

Benjamin Jackson

Check out the special exhibit , A Queer History of Fashion - gorgeous!

Chachy Sandyven

Don't miss their ever changing permanent collection.

Lauren Nathaniel

I like this great fashion museum .

Elizarose Nicolás

Loved the fairy tales exhibit

Meg Decubellis

Every exhibit is a feast!

Natasha Shallon

Free, fun and educational !

Interni Magazine

The Museum at FIT celebrates fashion and textiles as profoundly human expressions of creativity, knowledge and identity | Admission: free. Read more

Katie N

Always free admission !

Haute Verte Couture

Check out the great exhibit on Eco Fashion at the Museum and bask in the beauty of what can be!

Melissa Carrier

Don't miss the Daphne Guinness exhibit !

Joonbug.com

Eco-Fashion : Going Green! An exhibition exploring fashion's relationship with the environment! FREE admission ! Read more

Joanna Lim

Fashion, art , design.... Every theme they create is always awe inspiring :)

Jackie

highlights from the collection FITM thru 11/10

Patrick Z

Stella Jean 2015 dress

Joonbug.com

The Museum at FIT presents Eco-Fashion: Going Green! Free Admission! Read more

tamsen young

American Beauty: Aesthetics and Innovation in FashionSpecial Exhibitions GalleryNovember 6, 2009 - April 10, 2010 Read more

Paola Marin Jauregui

Too small ????

CheapNYC

Free admission !

galfromdownunder

Always interesting exhibits but needs some tasteful music-place is like a morgue. Pity the poor security guards , bored brainless by fashion !

Joonbug.com

Eco-Friendly Fashion Show Tonight! Free Admission! Read more

tamsen young

Night & DayFashion & Textile History GalleryDecember 3, 2009 through May 11, 2010 Read more

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