Reservations
Grantown Museum has commissioned 20 reproduction costumes covering the period from the 1750's to the 1920's.
These are available to try on and photograph (and video) for you to experience a flavour of life in another era.
We have some basic garments that you can try on by yourself for free, but most of the collection requires assistance to get dressed (in the 18th and 19th centuries ladies had a maid, or a sister or mother to help them dress).
The costume experience will give a true flavour of dressing in the 18th or 19th century. Your expert costumier will start off by asking you to step into the changing room to don a chemise - then she will assist you in putting on the required undergarments of the period (corset, petticoats, crinoline, panniers, bum pad, split rump, etc), before helping your don your chosen gown. This usually entails a skirt, bodice and stomacher. You will either have to be laced or pinned into the bodice (sometimes the bodice is pinned to the corset), before we add shoes, jewellery and accessories. Though please bring some evening shoes with you in case our historical shoes do not fit. Getting dressed in the 18th or 19th century was not a quick affair - it takes a little time to don all the parts of the costume.
We can photograph and video the experience for you, or you can bring your own camera, or use your phone.
This costs £50 per hour and requires an appointment. We can accommodate 1-2 people per appointment.
We have tried to be as authentic as possible in recreating these costumes - all the costumes are made from natural fabrics (silk, linen, cotton, wool), the only exception being the boning, which is either polyester or spiral steel, and not baleen (whalebone).
Covid Safety
Costumes are steam cleaned and allowed to "rest" between appointments.
The museum will be following all the required Covid safety guidelines.
Your dresser has been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Hen Parties
Want a unique hen party?
Book the museum for a couple of hours in the evening and bring your gal pals along (max. 6)
- try on costumes, take photos and video, for an evening you'll never forget.
Champagne included. £200.
Bride & Groom as Claire & Jamie
Couples dress up as Claire and Jamie and drive to a scenic location with a photographer -
maybe the Delfour Standing Circle at Alvie, or Ballindalloch Castle, or windswept Lochindorb on the moor.
A special and romantic event that you will never forget. £150 for 2 hours including photos.
Check out our calendar
These are available to try on and photograph (and video) for you to experience a flavour of life in another era.
We have some basic garments that you can try on by yourself for free, but most of the collection requires assistance to get dressed (in the 18th and 19th centuries ladies had a maid, or a sister or mother to help them dress).
The costume experience will give a true flavour of dressing in the 18th or 19th century. Your expert costumier will start off by asking you to step into the changing room to don a chemise - then she will assist you in putting on the required undergarments of the period (corset, petticoats, crinoline, panniers, bum pad, split rump, etc), before helping your don your chosen gown. This usually entails a skirt, bodice and stomacher. You will either have to be laced or pinned into the bodice (sometimes the bodice is pinned to the corset), before we add shoes, jewellery and accessories. Though please bring some evening shoes with you in case our historical shoes do not fit. Getting dressed in the 18th or 19th century was not a quick affair - it takes a little time to don all the parts of the costume.
We can photograph and video the experience for you, or you can bring your own camera, or use your phone.
This costs £50 per hour and requires an appointment. We can accommodate 1-2 people per appointment.
We have tried to be as authentic as possible in recreating these costumes - all the costumes are made from natural fabrics (silk, linen, cotton, wool), the only exception being the boning, which is either polyester or spiral steel, and not baleen (whalebone).
Covid Safety
Costumes are steam cleaned and allowed to "rest" between appointments.
The museum will be following all the required Covid safety guidelines.
Your dresser has been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Hen Parties
Want a unique hen party?
Book the museum for a couple of hours in the evening and bring your gal pals along (max. 6)
- try on costumes, take photos and video, for an evening you'll never forget.
Champagne included. £200.
Bride & Groom as Claire & Jamie
Couples dress up as Claire and Jamie and drive to a scenic location with a photographer -
maybe the Delfour Standing Circle at Alvie, or Ballindalloch Castle, or windswept Lochindorb on the moor.
A special and romantic event that you will never forget. £150 for 2 hours including photos.
Check out our calendar
We might be able to accommodate walk ins, but it would be best to let us know ahead of time.
Please let us know your preferred date and time and we will get right back to you via phone or email.
Email - [email protected]
Tel: 07591-195126
Please let us know your preferred date and time and we will get right back to you via phone or email.
Email - [email protected]
Tel: 07591-195126
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