The MoMu Collection − both historic costumes and contemporary fashion − has grown considerably in recent years, to a total of 22,142 pieces in 2012. This remarkable increase illustrates the expanding reputation of our museum and the high regard for the work of the museum in the fashion field. The collection has to date been preserved on site in a climate-controlled depot of 620 m², including 294 running metres of clothing.

Because the MoMu collection is growing fast each year, the museum now faces a serious shortage of space. The only way to better and more responsibly house the current collection, as well as provide an appropriate home for future pieces, is to provide additional storage space.

The Province of Antwerp has signed a general contract with KatoenNatie for the rental of flexible storage space. This is a completely climate-controlled depot that meets all criteria for museum conservation.
Here is an advance taste of the process of moving part of our collection to its new home.