Not your typical museum of rooms with glass cases, MoMu reinvents its spaces accordingly to accomodate its twice-yearly themed exhibitions, which might showcase a specific designer or a fashion-related subject, borrowing from its permanent stash of more than 25,000 items. The collection dates back to the 16th century and includes modern pieces donated by locals such as the Antwerp Six and Martin Margiela, but you never know when something might be on show; it's all down to the needs of the t...
Not your typical museum of rooms with glass cases, MoMu reinvents its spaces accordingly to accomodate its twice-yearly themed exhibitions, which might showcase a specific designer or a fashion-related subject, borrowing from its permanent stash of more than 25,000 items. The collection dates back to the 16th century and includes modern pieces donated by locals such as the Antwerp Six and Martin Margiela, but you never know when something might be on show; it's all down to the needs of the temporary exhibition. Positioned just opposite the Dries Van Noten store in a very local and fashion-friendly part of town, the museum is located inside ModeNatie – a 19th-century former clothing storehouse which also houses the Flanders Fashion Institute, the fashion department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Artesis Hogeschool Antwerp and MoMu's public-access library. Ghent architect Marie-José Van Hee oversaw extensive renovations of the building in 2000. MoMu is closed for renovation for "technical modifications" ("open to inspire at other locations"). "MoMu will have additional exhibition space for its collection. Visitors will be able to get acquainted with Belgian fashion and discover the inspiring stories of the Antwerp Six and the fashion department of the Royal Academy."