5. Musée Galliera
Paris, France
Formerly known as the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris (The City of Paris Fashion Museum), the museum was closed from 2009 – 2013 for major renovations.
The collection’s focus on is costume and clothing design, covering key moments in fashion history and showcasing iconic French designers. The museum’s collection includes dress and accessories that run the gamut from basic streetwear to haute couture. The 18th Century department is home to one of the world’s largest collections of clothing from the Age of Enlightenment.
Size: 100,000
Collection: French fashion design and costume from the eighteenth century to the present day
Exhibitions: No permanent exhibits, museum closed between temporary exhibitions (which can be a few months)
The Palais Galliera presents temporary exhibitions exclusively.
There are no permanent exhibitions due to the fragility of the collection pieces that does not permit exposition to light over a long period of time.
Between every exhibition, the museum is closed to the public.
– See more at: http://www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr/en/visitor-information/prepare-your-visit-visit-documentation-download-online-tickets#sthash.ekvnmFTw.dpuf
The Palais Galliera presents temporary exhibitions exclusively.
There are no permanent exhibitions due to the fragility of the collection pieces that does not permit exposition to light over a long period of time.
Between every exhibition, the museum is closed to the public.
– See more at: http://www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr/en/visitor-information/prepare-your-visit-visit-documentation-download-online-tickets#sthash.ekvnmFTw.dpuf
Yearly Visitors: ?
Staff: Olivier Saillard (Curator)