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The Museum at FIT

Worth it. The museum is full of unique garments, accessories and shoes along with constant rotating exhibits.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best things to do in Chelsea
Address
227 W 27th St Directions
Subway
1 to 28 St, 1 min
Cost
Free
Website
fitnyc.edu

Everything I’ve written about The Museum at FIT. It’s on two of my lists, Best things to do in Chelsea and Best free museums in New York City. First, what I go for and what to know.

  1. Best things to do in ChelseaWorth it
  2. Best free museums in New York CityWorth it

Before you go

What I go for

I love coming here to check out vintage pieces and realizing how much clothing has changed over the years.

From Best things to do in Chelsea
Good to know

Solely dedicated to the art of fashion, it houses an impressive collection of clothing in a small space.

From Best free museums in New York City
Worth it. Been? Say if you agree.

Every list it’s on

Best things to do in Chelsea

No. 18 on that list
Worth it

You’ll find displays of pieces from different points of history and some of the most outlandish clothes known to man.

What I wrote thereFold it away

If you have even the slightest interest in fashion, one of the best things to do in Chelsea is to check out the Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The museum is full of unique garments, accessories and shoes along with constant rotating exhibits. I love coming here to check out vintage pieces and realizing how much clothing has changed over the years.

You’ll find displays of pieces from different points of history and some of the most outlandish clothes known to man. The best part about the museum? Admission is free! Spend some time wandering through the exhibits and who knows, it may even inspire you to switch up your own wardrobe.

Worth it

It’s hard not to be inspired while visiting this gem of a museum.

What I wrote thereFold it away

The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is worth visiting for fashion lovers in search of the best free museums in New York City. Solely dedicated to the art of fashion, it houses an impressive collection of clothing in a small space.

Showcasing garments and accessories from the 18th century to present, the museum explores the connection between fashion, culture and history. Better still, the works showcase iconic designers as well as avant-garde contemporary talents. It’s hard not to be inspired while visiting this gem of a museum.

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I put The Museum at FIT on two of my best lists

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