Upcoming Exhibits
The Costume Museum has an extensive collection of clothing and related accessories that are rotated on an 8 week basis. We have two galleries that are programmed to reflect the scope of the collection.
Collection Highlights: 50 Years of Collecting and Preserving
From Nov 22nd, 2009 until Jan 17th, 2010
Many gems can be found in our collection of over 35,000 clothing artifacts! This exhibit invites visitors to share in volunteer and staff favourites that have amassed over the last fifty years.
Foundations: Underneath it All
From Nov 22nd, 2009 until Jan 17th, 2010
Every good outfit starts with a good foundation. This exhibit will look at the history of the bra and foundation wear.
This exhibit has been made possible with generous support from
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http://www.thebrabar.com/
Wartime Weddings
From Jan 19th, 2010 until Apr 4th, 2010
Special garments are an important part of many rituals the world over, but the wedding dress tops them all. This show will display bridal wear from the years of the First and Second World Wars, when weddings offered happy reprieve from hard times.
Native/American Apparel
From Jan 19th, 2010 until Apr 4th, 2010
Guest curator: Jenny Western, Urban Shaman Gallery
Bringing together artwork by Contemporary Aboriginal artists, Lita Fontaine and KC Adams, alongside pieces drawn from the collection at the Costume Museum of Canada, Native/American Apparel looks at the relationship of fashion, clothing, and textile to the representation of Indigenous identities. By juxtaposing historical artifacts with current artworks, Native/American Apparel encourages viewers to consider the role of the collection and exhibition of objects made by First Nations and Metis people in galleries and museums, particularily those objects made by women.
In partnership with
This exhibit was made possible with generous support from
Costume Museum News
From May 5th, 2010 until Dec 31st, 2010
The Costume Museum of Canada has closed its doors at 109 Pacific Avenue, and the treasured collection is temporarily in storage. The museum is working to create a long term sustainable plan for itself, and will continue to update the website with news as it comes up.
The safe keeping of the collection of 35,000 artifacts is our number one priority.
If you have any inquiries, suggestions or comments please email jensmith.cmc@gmail.com