Opening hours

Monday-Friday 1-5pm.
Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm

Shopping

Our revamped shop stocks a wide range of books, postcards and gifts inspired by costume.

Refreshments

We have a pop-up cafe selling delicious coffee, tea, cakes and snacks. And, there's free WiFi too.

Directions

The Gallery of Costume is on the corner of Wilmslow Road and Platt Lane, in Platt Fields Park, Rusholme, South Manchester.

By Bus

Buses from the city centre: 40-46, 48-49, 142-3.

For more detailed bus information, telephone 0161 228 7811 or visit GMPTE's website.

By Car

On-road parking is available on Platt Lane.

By Coach

The most appropriate coach drop off point is on Platt Lane, off Wilmslow Road to the side of the gallery.

Access

The Gallery of Costume welcomes visitors with disabilities. There is parking next to the entrance (please telephone 0161 245 7245 in advance for assistance) and independent wheelchair access to the ground floor via a ramp to the main door.

There are stairs with handrails to the first floor. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.

Toilets

The fully accessible toilets are on the ground floor.

The Friends of Manchester City Galleries

Manchester City Galleries has an active and sociable Friends' group. Visit Supporting Us for more information.

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