Dressing the Abbey
September 27, 2025 – January 18, 2026

Get ready to experience thirty-six original costumes worn by the stars of Downton Abbey™ that depict fashions of the British aristocracy in the first few decades of the 20th century. The exhibition showcases the turbulence and changes in the late Edwardian era through the 1920s by means of the fashions of the period while evoking fans’ favorite moments. The exhibition presents the award-winning costumes created for the British hit drama produced by the London Academy award-winning costumier, Cosprop Ltd.

The stunning costumes were created for the television show’s aristocratic Crawley family and their servants who inhabit the fictional English country estate of Downton Abbey. The thirty-six costumes range from country tweeds and riding outfits; servants’ uniforms and butler’s livery; to lavish evening attire crafted from sumptuous fabrics and decorated with intricate embroidery, lace, and beading.

Fans of the television show and film franchise will be impressed by the array of costumes worn by Maggie Smith as Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham, Elizabeth McGovern as Lady Cora, and Shirley McLaine as Martha Levinson. The “downstairs” staff costumes include ones worn by Mr. Carson, Mrs. Patmore, Daisy, and Anna.

This exciting costume exhibition that highlights the iconic wardrobe of Downton Abbey™ is designed and owned by leading film and Broadway costumier Cosprop Ltd., London, England, and toured by Exhibits Development Group (E.D.G.) of St. Paul, Minnesota.

The exhibition is sponsored locally by The Marlin and Ginger Miller Exhibition Endowment.

*The exhibition is developed and distributed by Exhibits Development Group in cooperation with Cosprop Ltd., London, England. The exhibition is not endorsed by, sponsored by, licensed by, associated with, or otherwise affiliated with the television series Downton Abbey™, NBC Universal International, Carnival Film and Television Limited or their representatives.