NC Museum of History to Showcase Costumes Worn on Downton Abbey

The exhibition showcases the turbulence and changes in the late Edwardian era through the 1920s through the fashions of the period while evoking fans’ favorite moments
by Addie Ladner

Experience the glitz and glamor of historical award-winning drama sensation Downton Abbey at the North Carolina Museum of History’s Dressing the Abbey exhibit. See 35 original costumes worn by the show’s stars that depict the progression of style of the British aristocracy in the early 20th century.

“We are thrilled that the North Carolina Museum of History is able to bring this exhibition to Raleigh. Our visitors and all the adoring fans of Downton Abbey will enjoy seeing the costumes from this award-winning program that so captured the public’s attention.” says museum director Ken Howard. The exhibition showcases the turbulence and changes in the late Edwardian era through the 1920s through the fashions of the period while evoking fans’ favorite moments. 

The exhibit Opens October 23 2021 and runs through January 17 2022; $15; 5 E. Edenton Street; ncmuseumofhistory.org; purchase tickets here