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fashion museum
The Museum at FIT
by Fashion Institute of Technology
Chelsea
Photo: fitnyc.edu
About The Museum at FIT
A free museum on the FIT campus that stages rotating exhibitions of clothing, textiles and accessories from its collection. Older kids interested in design and fashion can see how style has changed over time.
- Always free
- Rotating fashion exhibitions
- Address
- 227 West 27th Street (Seventh Ave at 27th St), 10001
- Website
- fitnyc.edu
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Weekly schedule
| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Closed Mon-Tue; galleries close between exhibitions
Cost
Always free admission
Plan a visit
Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about The Museum at FIT
What ages is The Museum at FIT best for?
Ages 6–17.
How much does The Museum at FIT cost?
Always free admission
What are the hours for The Museum at FIT?
Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM · Wednesday: 12 PM–8 PM · Thursday: 12 PM–8 PM · Friday: 12 PM–8 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM. Closed Mon-Tue; galleries close between exhibitions
Where is The Museum at FIT?
227 West 27th Street (Seventh Ave at 27th St), 10001, in Chelsea, Manhattan.
Is The Museum at FIT indoors?
Yes. The Museum at FIT is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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