Explore the free-spirited era of the 1960s through boutique fashion alongside fabulously creative homemade garments
Blandford Fashion Museum is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition, Youthquake:1960s, as part of the Fashioning Our Future project with The Salisbury Museum. Thanks to funding received from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Fashioning Our Future project, students from Arts University Bournemouth and local Sixth Forms have been working with the museum team to bring to life this dynamic exhibition.
Choosing objects from the museum’s extensive fashion collection, the students explored 1960s boutique fashion alongside homemade garments encapsulating the free-spirited energy of the 1960s. Many of the garments featured in the exhibition represent innovative sartorial statements of the 1960s, expressed through bold pieces made at home.
This adventurous attitude to style is a theme that resonated with the students, aligning with their concerns around sustainability and making conscious fashion choices.
For Blandford Fashion Museum, working with students to co-curate an exhibition was a new approach. Collections Manager Katie Godman reflects on the process here:
‘Co-curating an exhibition with students was a new experience at Blandford Fashion Museum and one that we thoroughly enjoyed. The students brought energy and fresh ideas to our exhibition programme. We are looking forward to sharing the results with our visitors.’ Katie Godman – Collections Manager
In addition to marveling at the glorious 1960s fashions on display, visitors can also step into the fashions of the era with a specially selected collection of garments for dressing up and handling. From crochet to patchwork, bold minidresses and boho maxi dresses, expect to be immersed in the 1960s era in this fantastic fashion exhibition.
Opens 16 February 2026
- Monday 10am-4pm
- Thursday 10am-4pm
- Friday 10am-4pm
- Saturday 10am-4pm
Entry costs: Adults £6.00, Under 16s: free, concessions apply
