FIDM Museum & Galleries
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Education & Literacy
Location
919 S. Grand Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90015 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The purpose of the FIDM Museum & Galleries is to provide students, educators, scholars and industry personnel with a costume and textile resource to explore and examine the role of costumes and textiles in their relationship to society and history. The collection is sustained with standard museum practices for continued acquisition and preservation of costumes and textiles, with a focus on the development of education, exhibition, outreach and volunteer programs.
Description
The FIDM Museum & Galleries houses a 10,000 piece collection of historical, film, ethnic, couture and ready-to-wear garments and accessories. The Museum provides students, educators, scholars and industry personnel with a useful resource to examine the roles costumes and textiles play within various world cultures.