Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

Museum and Art Gallery
Chelsea, New York
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    Sara .
    "great exhibits on the history of fashion and garment creation."(3 Tips)
    Elizarose N.
    "Free admission always and great current exhibition"(4 Tips)
    Benjamin J.
    "Check out the special exhibit, A Queer History of Fashion - gorgeous!"(3 Tips)
    Hotel I.
    "next fashion star from a student exhibit"(2 Tips)
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  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupDecember 12, 2011
    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 I.
    Hotel IndigoJanuary 23, 2013
    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.heart icon on user image
    John AFebruary 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    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
    Hotel IndigoJanuary 24, 2013
    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
  • jiresellheart icon on user image
    jiresellDecember 31, 2015
    First, it's free to visit. Second, this place is very interesting. Highlights fashion and design history. Definitely worth your time.
  • Brea E.
    Brea EllisMay 22, 2013
    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 R.
    Diego RufoMarch 31, 2011
    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
  • FernFernheart icon on user image
    FernFernNovember 8, 2015
    Always great exhibit whether students, or a designer's collection from their archive.
  • Sue E.heart icon on user image
    Sue EllenFebruary 21, 2018
    Free and nice exhibits! Has special exhibitions as well!
  • NYC-ARTS
    NYC-ARTSJuly 11, 2012
    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
  • Fodor's Travel
    Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015
    Museum admission prices can be expensive in the city, but fortunately the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology is free year-round.
  • Sara .heart icon on user image
    Sara 🌈⚔🍾August 19, 2016
    Small space with great exhibits on the history of fashion and garment creation.
  • Mariana L.
    Mariana LDecember 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great, comprehensive exhibits around a theme or era in fashion. It's free! Plus check their site for great free lectures as well.
  • Njoud F.heart icon on user image
    Njoud FahadNovember 30, 2018
    Go to PINK special exhibition! It’s amazing
  • Patrick Z.
    Patrick ZJuly 11, 2015
    Museum is free and open until 8 pm from Tuesday thru Friday
  • Elizarose N.heart icon on user image
    Elizarose NicolásMarch 13, 2016
    Free admission always and great current exhibition
  • nikkiheart icon on user image
    nikkiJanuary 8, 2017
    exhibitions are free! limited photography, but interesting collections, changed seasonally.
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel L.April 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great FREE museum that changes exhibits frequently. Make sure to stop by and support FIT.
  • Benjamin J.
    Benjamin JacksonSeptember 13, 2013
    Check out the special exhibit, A Queer History of Fashion - gorgeous!
  • Chachy S.
    Chachy SandyvenMarch 14, 2013
    Don't miss their ever changing permanent collection.
  • Lauren N.
    Lauren NathanielFebruary 1, 2016
    I like this great fashion museum.
  • Elizarose N.heart icon on user image
    Elizarose NicolásMarch 14, 2016
    Loved the fairy tales exhibit
  • Meg D.heart icon on user image
    Meg DecubellisSeptember 5, 2016
    Every exhibit is a feast!
  • Interni Magazine
    Interni MagazineMay 7, 2011
    The Museum at FIT celebrates fashion and textiles as profoundly human expressions of creativity, knowledge and identity | Admission: free. Read more
  • Natasha S.heart icon on user image
    Natasha ShallonMay 31, 2016
    Free, fun and educational!
  • Katie N.heart icon on user image
    Katie NApril 17, 2015
    Always free admission!
  • Haute Verte C.
    Haute Verte CoutureJune 28, 2010
    Check out the great exhibit on Eco Fashion at the Museum and bask in the beauty of what can be!
  • Melissa C.
    Melissa CarrierOctober 8, 2011
    Don't miss the Daphne Guinness exhibit!
  • Joonbug.com
    Joonbug.comJune 23, 2010
    Eco-Fashion : Going Green! An exhibition exploring fashion's relationship with the environment! FREE admission! Read more
  • Joanna L.
    Joanna LimFebruary 2, 2010
    Fashion, art, design.... Every theme they create is always awe inspiring :)
  • Jackie
    JackieJuly 30, 2012
    highlights from the collection FITM thru 11/10
  • Patrick Z.
    Patrick ZJuly 11, 2015
    Stella Jean 2015 dress
  • Joonbug.com
    Joonbug.comJuly 28, 2010
    The Museum at FIT presents Eco-Fashion: Going Green! Free Admission! Read more
  • tamsen y.
    tamsen youngJanuary 11, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    American Beauty: Aesthetics and Innovation in FashionSpecial Exhibitions GalleryNovember 6, 2009 - April 10, 2010 Read more
  • Paola M.heart icon on user image
    Too small 🤔
  • CheapNYC
    CheapNYCSeptember 2, 2011
    Free admission!
  • galfromdownunder
    galfromdownunderAugust 6, 2010
    Always interesting exhibits but needs some tasteful music-place is like a morgue. Pity the poor security guards, bored brainless by fashion !
  • Joonbug.com
    Joonbug.comJune 9, 2010
    Eco-Friendly Fashion Show Tonight! Free Admission! Read more
  • tamsen y.
    tamsen youngJanuary 11, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Night & DayFashion & Textile History GalleryDecember 3, 2009 through May 11, 2010 Read more
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