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Gallery of Costume
Platt Hall
Wilmslow Road
Rusholme

Manchester
Greater Manchester

M14 5LL
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The Gallery of Costume contains one of the largest collections of clothing and accessories in Britain. It is housed in Platt Hall, an elegant Georgian mansion which was once the home of a Manchester textile merchant. There are lively, colourful displays on two floors and a programme of events to interest visitors of all ages.

The collection contains clothes worn by men, women and children from the 17th century to the present day. Because of the vast size of the collection, new displays and thematic exhibitions are mounted every year to rotate the items on view and present new items to the visitor.

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Nearest UK Airport: Manchester
Months Open: March - October: 10 - 5
Nov - Feb: 10 - 4
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Admission Price: Free
Gift Shop: Yes

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