Costume Museum of Canada

Costume Museum of Canada The Costume Museum of Canada offers programs available to the public and displays its collection thr In 2007 the museum was relocated to Winnipeg.

The Costume Museum of Canada is Canada's first museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of clothing and textiles. The collection reflects the identity and social history of Canadians urban and rural, public and private. The collection of 35,000 artifacts is stored in Winnipeg and includes men's women's and children's clothing, accessories and miscellaneous accoutrements. O

ne of the earliest artifacts is a blue and white silk taffeta dress with matching shoes circa 1765. The museum has its roots in Dugald Manitoba with the work of the Women's Institute who began with fashion shows in 1953 and then opened a museum in 1983. The Museum gallery was closed to the public in 2010 but we continue to offer programs which make the collection available to the public. The programs include pop-up exhibits, heritage fashion revues, hat shows and educational programs.

We’re not open this Saturday but hope to see you out at Lower Fort Garry from 10-4. We’ll be back to regular hours next...
08/14/2026

We’re not open this Saturday but hope to see you out at Lower Fort Garry from 10-4. We’ll be back to regular hours next week starting Thursday from 12:30-2:30

Hope you’re ready for the Weekend! We’ll be closed so everyone (our awesome volunteers included) can enjoy the last long...
08/01/2026

Hope you’re ready for the Weekend! We’ll be closed so everyone (our awesome volunteers included) can enjoy the last long weekend of the summer, and who wouldn’t want to barbecue in one of these 1950s aprons?! We will be back to regular hours next week, until then, stay cool and stay tuned for more announcements!

Come see our new exhibit! Today is and we’re showing off some gorgeous wedding dresses from decades past. So many deta...
07/03/2026

Come see our new exhibit! Today is and we’re showing off some gorgeous wedding dresses from decades past. So many details, and in colours that you might not expect! We’re open 6-9 tonight, 4th floor 70 Arthur st.

Our next exhibit features wedding dresses like you’ve never seen before! Bridal fashions aren’t always white and we’re s...
06/24/2026

Our next exhibit features wedding dresses like you’ve never seen before! Bridal fashions aren’t always white and we’re showcasing some exquisite examples from our permanent collection. Opens July 2, join us on as well! Runs through August 29. See you there!

06/24/2026
All ready for Day 2 of our Quilting Sale! Still lots of beautiful pieces, vintage, designer, batting, quilt tops, and mo...
06/20/2026

All ready for Day 2 of our Quilting Sale! Still lots of beautiful pieces, vintage, designer, batting, quilt tops, and more. Come see us 12-4 at 410-70 Arthur st, in the Exchange.

p.s. feel free to peruse a selection of magazines and patterns free for the taking, too!

06/17/2026

Our sale is dedicated to Rosalie Tennison, a textile & needlework artist, author, knitter, quilter and appraiser, and a treasured volunteer at our museum. She generously left her amazing collection to us, including these beautiful project bags, many of which are her handiwork. Please come and enjoy these in person, limited supply! Today and Saturday, 12-4 at 70 Arthur St in The Exchange.

This gorgeous machine is up for auction! See it tomorrow at our
06/16/2026

This gorgeous machine is up for auction! See it tomorrow at our

Pre.cut circles for yo-yo quilting! Lots of vintage, too. Tomorrow 12-4, at our Quilting Sale!
06/16/2026

Pre.cut circles for yo-yo quilting! Lots of vintage, too. Tomorrow 12-4, at our Quilting Sale!

Tomorrow!
06/16/2026

Tomorrow!

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410-70 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3B1G7

Telephone

+12049890072

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