A pink dress part of Ashes to Fashion Exhibition

Ashes to Fashion

A FREE, unmissable learning experience at the Ulster Museum

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ashes to Fashion exhibition is temporarily closed. If you have pre-booked your school, we will be in touch with further information. We are currently accepting booking requests for visits from November onwards and will keep you updated as soon as we are able to confirm availability. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Ashes to Fashion is a major new exhibition at the Ulster Museum that tells an extraordinary story of loss, resilience and a collection reborn. This landmark exhibition showcases over 100 remarkable fashion objects, celebrating five decades of collecting. From eighteenth‑century dress to contemporary couture, the exhibition offers a rich visual journey through colour, materials, craftsmanship and ideas.

A visit supports creative learning across the curriculum and provides opportunities for pupils to:

  • Look closely and talk confidently about the work of artists and designers
  • Explore colour, texture, materials and processes through real fashion objects
  • Reflect, discuss and respond creatively through fashion-inspired creative activities in Discover Fashion
  • Understand the importance of artists and designers in the world around them

Pre-book your school visit (November onwards)

Free entry is available for pre‑booked education groups from Schools (Primary and Post-Primary) and Further and Higher Education. We are currently only taking bookings for dates from November onwards. Just fill out this form and our team will confirm your visit by email and allocate a 15‑minute session time. Booking essential.

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Discover More...

No school trip to the Ulster Museum would be complete without a visit to one of our Discovery Centres!

Book a FREE 30-min session

Visit Discover Art to experience Discover Fashion, a creative, inclusive, sensory and play‑based learning experience inspired by our Ashes to Fashion exhibition. Get involved in collaborative making and hands-on exploration with lots of fashion-inspired activities.

You can also book a FREE 30-min Discover More session - perfect for curious and creative young minds! Check out our new Discover More…Art workshop which explores fashion and weaving.

Discovery Centres