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The Brooklyn Museum's renowned costume collection will be transferred to The Costume Institute in a new partnership agreement. For details on this historic collaboration, please go to http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/press/uploads/Costume Collection Press Release.pdf (PDF).

Collection Highlights
View selected highlights from the permanent collection.

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

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.

Photograph Credits