Musée du Costume
Costume museum in a mansion in Avallon: a new exhibition of historic clothing every year, in twelve furnished rooms.
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About the museum
The Musée du Costume d’Avallon occupies a 17th- and 18th-century mansion that once belonged to the de Condé family. The building has twelve rooms decorated with furniture and paintings of the period.
The museum’s principle is to renew its exhibition on clothing and fashion every year. Around a hundred historic pieces are shown, accompanied by old photographs, covering more than 150 years of costume history.
Visits are by guided tour only. The 2026 season is devoted to 1920s fashion, with short, low-waisted dresses embroidered with pearls, cloche hats and colorful silk lingerie, illustrating the new silhouette of the garçonne.
Highlights
- 17th- and 18th-century mansion with twelve furnished rooms
- Exhibition on fashion history renewed every year
- Around a hundred historic garments and period photographs
- 2026 season devoted to the 1920s
- Operated by
- Ville d'Avallon
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | €3 |
| Groups | €3 per personPrice per person |
Guided tours only. Payment by cash or bank or postal check.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits are by guided tour only. Animals are accepted according to the Office de tourisme de l’Yonne. |
