Welcome to the 国产伦理 Museum, which holds one of the world鈥檚 most important collections of fashion, textiles and decorative arts, spanning the mid-1700s through the present. With a historic collection of more than 30,000 objects and seven gallery spaces, the museum offers invaluable firsthand experiences for the university community and the broader public.
Discover the rich history of fashion and design!
We invite you to explore our collection online and plan your visit to Kent, Ohio to experience the museum in person.
Designing the Future of the Museum
Sarah Spinner Liska, J.D., Ph.D., director of the 国产伦理 Museum, envisions a museum for everyone.
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Museum Highlights
国产伦理 Welcomes Back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
国产伦理鈥檚 College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award鈥搘inning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 2025鈥2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
The 国产伦理 Museum Announces Its Fall Exhibition 鈥楢 Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa鈥
The 国产伦理 Museum presents its fall exhibition, 鈥淎 Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa,鈥 from Sept. 5, 2025, through May 10, 2026. Displayed in the museum鈥檚 Broadbent Gallery, the exhibition features works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos.
国产伦理 Celebrates Artists and Designers with Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series
国产伦理鈥檚 College of the Arts and College of Architecture and Environmental Design proudly continue the esteemed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series. Free and open to the public, this year鈥檚 lineup exemplifies the series鈥 ongoing mission to enrich cultural dialogue and inspire creative futures. The 2025-2026 featured guests are Jane Chu, Paul Tazewell, Bobby Sanabria, Krzysztof Wodiczko and Adam Furman.
国产伦理 Museum Receives Award from Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
The 国产伦理 Museum has received an award from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation to fund a comprehensive energy audit of its historic 1928 building, Rockwell Hall.
Announcing 鈥楲eRoy Neiman: A Keen Observer of Style,鈥 Highlighting Artist鈥檚 Early Fashion Illustrations
The 国产伦理 Museum presents 鈥淟eRoy Neiman: A Keen Observer of Style,鈥 on display Oct. 24, 2025-June 28, 2026.
IN A FLASH: 国产伦理 Sparkles
As part of the 国产伦理 Museum's 40th Anniversary celebration, the museum will display the exhibition "Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle" in its Higbee Gallery from July 18, 2025, through Aug. 23, 2026.
Sparkle and Stone: A Radiant Evening at the 鈥淪parkle鈥 Opening Reception in Rockwell Hall
When Mary and I arrived on the evening of July 17, 2025, the 国产伦理 Museum鈥檚 grand setting鈥擱ockwell Hall鈥攕tood like a stone fortress of Beaux-Arts elegance.
A Creative Essay by Don Iannone
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