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Collection Highlights
View highlights from the permanent collection.

Collection Database
Search selected records from the Museum's entire collection of works in The Costume Institute.

Brooklyn Museum Collection
In 2009, the Brooklyn Museum's renowned costume collection was transferred to The Costume Institute. Learn more about this historic collaboration.

Introduction to The Costume Institute
Read about the curatorial department and its holdings. Due to the sensitive nature of the works, there is no permanent installation of the costume collection.

Gallery Location in Museum
Find out where the galleries are located.

Publications
Purchase selected titles in The Met Store.
View Met publications currently in print in the Publications Catalogue.

Features and Exhibitions
See a list of resources related to the Metropolitan's permanent collection and to special exhibitions, including the Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.

The Met Store
Browse a trove of Costume Institute art reproductions—from jewelry and scarves to sculpture and books.

My Met Gallery
Gather your favorite works of art from the Museum's online collection.

Calendar
View a selection of lectures, films, and special events related to The Costume Institute.