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Ashes to Fashion

Ashes to Fashion

On 11th November 1976, a devastating fire at Malone House in South Belfast – where the Ulster Museum’s fashion collection was being stored at the time - led to the near-total loss of the original costume and textile collection.

Fifty years on, the Ulster Museum fashion collection stands stronger than ever. A collection reborn through significant acquisitions, a future-proof collecting policy and generous donations, making it one of the most important collections in Western Europe. 

‘Ashes to Fashion’, showing from February to September 2026, marks this extraordinary milestone with a stunning showcase of fashion from the eighteenth century to today, from historic garments to contemporary pieces by Chanel and Versace. 

Celebrate and commemorate fifty years of collecting fashion at the Ulster Museum and experience a collection reborn

Important Information:

  • Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
  • Recommended dwell time is up to 1 hour
  • The exhibition and museum close at 17:00
  • National Museums NI members must present a valid membership card on arrival to their session
  • A ticket must be booked for each person attending - this includes free ticket options

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Ashes to Fashion
On 11th November 1976, a devastating fire at Malone House in South Belfast – where the Ulster Museum’s fashion collection was being stored at the time - led to the near-total loss of the original costume and textile collection.

Fifty years on, the Ulster Museum fashion collection stands stronger than ever. A collection reborn through significant acquisitions, a future-proof collecting policy and generous donations, making it one of the most important collections in Western Europe. 

‘Ashes to Fashion’, showing from February to September 2026, marks this extraordinary milestone with a stunning showcase of fashion from the eighteenth century to today, from historic garments to contemporary pieces by Chanel and Versace. 

Celebrate and commemorate fifty years of collecting fashion at the Ulster Museum and experience a collection reborn

Important Information:

  • Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
  • Recommended dwell time is up to 1 hour
  • The exhibition and museum close at 17:00
  • National Museums NI members must present a valid membership card on arrival to their session
  • A ticket must be booked for each person attending - this includes free ticket options

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