A pink dress part of Ashes to Fashion Exhibition

Ashes to Fashion

A FREE, unmissable learning experience at the Ulster Museum

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

Free entry is available for pre‑booked education groups from Schools (Primary and Post-Primary) and Further and Higher Education. 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 when Ashes to Fashion is on, to experience Discover Fashion, a brand‑new creative learning experience which is inclusive, sensory and play‑based. 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