Group Visits

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Blandford Fashion Museum welcomes groups to view our wonderful exhibitions. We are open for such visits on either Monday, Thursday or Friday between 10.30am and 4.00pm.

In the first instance, email the museum to check whether the date you would like to come is available. If the date is free, we will then email you a booking form along with the museum’s bank details so that immediate payment can be made. Only BACS payments are acceptable – no cheques or cash. The booking will only be confirmed once full payment has been received. We do not take bookings over the phone. Lastly, our team is made up of part-time volunteers so you may not receive an immediate response to your request. We aim to get back to you as quickly as possible so please allow a week for a reply.

Our displays are over two floors. The building is a mix of Georgian, Victorian and 20th century construction. Both floors are on varying levels and may not be suitable for all visitors. Sadly, we do not, as yet, have a lift.

There are ground floor toilets facilities and are easily accessible.

We have a tearoom and gift shop and you may wish to enjoy a drink and a piece of cake when you visit. However, there is limited seating and it can be busy with our regular customers.

There are 4 categories of visits. Please read carefully to decide which category applies best to your proposed visit.

Bronze Visit

This is designed for a group of up to ten people to view the current exhibitions accompanied by one of our volunteers. The tour normally lasts about one and a half hours. After the tour you may want to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of a cake in our award-winning tearoom and gift shop. Please note – refreshments are not included in the entry price. 
The cost is £100 and payment will be made at the point of booking. This is fully refundable if you cancel more than a week before the proposed visit.
Email collections@blandfordfashionmuseum.co.uk to check for availability and a booking form.
 

Silver Visit

Silver is for larger groups (up to 20) who would like a more in-depth experience. The visit will be led by a costume and/or textile professional who will share their extensive knowledge with you. The visit will be divided into 2 groups; half the group will tour the museum while the other half will enjoy, at close quarters, some of the costumes we have in our archive.
The groups will then swap over. The visit will last up to 3 hours.

After the tour you may want to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of a cake in our award-winning tearoom and gift shop. Please note – refreshments are not included in the entry price. The cost is £250 and payment will be made at the point of booking. This is refundable if you cancel more than a week before the proposed visit.
Email collections@blandfordfashionmuseum.co.uk to check for availability and a booking form.

Gold Visit
This is designed for students (up to 5) to view items in the archive for project research. The length of time can be discussed with the collections manager.
The cost is £25 per hour and payment will be made at the point of booking. This is fully refundable if the visit is cancelled at least a week beforehand. These visits will be limited to either Thursday or Friday.
Email collections@blandfordfashionmuseum.co.uk to check for availability and a booking form.

Platinum Visit

A bespoke service available to individual researchers. A one-to-one visit costs £25 per hour and details will be discussed with the collections manager at the time of booking. These visits will be limited to either a Thursday or Friday.
Email collections@blandfordfashionmuseum.co.uk to check for availability and a booking form.
 

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