Costume Museum of Canada

Costume Museum of Canada The Costume Museum of Canada offers programs available to the public and displays its collection thr In 2007 the museum was relocated to Winnipeg.

The Costume Museum of Canada is Canada's first museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of clothing and textiles. The collection reflects the identity and social history of Canadians urban and rural, public and private. The collection of 35,000 artifacts is stored in Winnipeg and includes men's women's and children's clothing, accessories and miscellaneous accoutrements. O

ne of the earliest artifacts is a blue and white silk taffeta dress with matching shoes circa 1765. The museum has its roots in Dugald Manitoba with the work of the Women's Institute who began with fashion shows in 1953 and then opened a museum in 1983. The Museum gallery was closed to the public in 2010 but we continue to offer programs which make the collection available to the public. The programs include pop-up exhibits, heritage fashion revues, hat shows and educational programs.

All ready for Day 2 of our Quilting Sale! Still lots of beautiful pieces, vintage, designer, batting, quilt tops, and mo...
06/20/2026

All ready for Day 2 of our Quilting Sale! Still lots of beautiful pieces, vintage, designer, batting, quilt tops, and more. Come see us 12-4 at 410-70 Arthur st, in the Exchange.

p.s. feel free to peruse a selection of magazines and patterns free for the taking, too!

06/17/2026

Our sale is dedicated to Rosalie Tennison, a textile & needlework artist, author, knitter, quilter and appraiser, and a treasured volunteer at our museum. She generously left her amazing collection to us, including these beautiful project bags, many of which are her handiwork. Please come and enjoy these in person, limited supply! Today and Saturday, 12-4 at 70 Arthur St in The Exchange.

This gorgeous machine is up for auction! See it tomorrow at our
06/16/2026

This gorgeous machine is up for auction! See it tomorrow at our

Pre.cut circles for yo-yo quilting! Lots of vintage, too. Tomorrow 12-4, at our Quilting Sale!
06/16/2026

Pre.cut circles for yo-yo quilting! Lots of vintage, too. Tomorrow 12-4, at our Quilting Sale!

Tomorrow!
06/16/2026

Tomorrow!

06/16/2026

So Many Quilting Books! Classic, modern, kitschy, historic- and more! All at our quilting sale that starts tomorrow! 12-4 Wednesday and Saturday, 410-70 Arthur St!

06/13/2026

Just some of the available next week at our sale! See you Wednesday and Saturday from 12-4.

Antique, true vintage quilt tops, hand stitched blocks and so much more! All this and all things quilting at our sale ne...
06/11/2026

Antique, true vintage quilt tops, hand stitched blocks and so much more! All this and all things quilting at our sale next week! See you 10-4 on Wednesday and Saturday next week, 410-70 Arthur st. !

06/05/2026

Classic Arts & Crafts era cotton prints! Such gorgeous, detailed pieces… available at our Quilting Sale, June 17 & 20 from 12-4.

06/03/2026

Check out this box full of vintage pre-cut quilting cotton squares! Treasures and so much more will be at our on June 17 &20. 12-4 at 410-70 Arthur st.

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410-70 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3B1G7

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+12049890072

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