The most valuable collection of swimwear in the world
From three centuries and all continents

The most valuable collection of swimwear in the world
From 19th century full body clothing to Fio Dental (e.g. floss bikini)

The swimwear collection of the BikiniARTmuseum is unique in the world. It is the only collection that includes swimwear pieces from three centuries and all continents. The collection starts with the beginnings of public bathing and the historical full body garments are among the greatest rarities. It includes highlights from traditional companies such as Triumph, Naturana or Jantzen, extraordinary swimwear from luxury labels (Dior, Chanel, Pucci, etc.) as well as unique rarities such as the "Christ bathing suit" banned by the bishop. The crowning glory of the collection: almost all existing swimwear pieces by Louis Réard, the inventor of the bikini. And "The Golden Réard" - The world's most valuable bikini.

Furthermore: Swimwear from world stars like Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Elke Sommer, Esther Williams, Scarlett Johansson, and many more...

Swimwear 1870 - 1930

The origin and the first decades.

Old school dance party for students
29/10/2015
550
$33

The Réard Bikinis
The Jewels of the Collection

By Louis Réard, the inventor of the bikini.

The Golden Réard

The historically most valuable bikini in the world.
By Louis Réard, the inventor of the bikini. There is only one surviving hand-made fabrication of Louis Réard: "The Golden Réard". The others are serial productions. The Golden Réard was created especially for the winner of the "Miss Réard" competition. Experts estimate the year of manufacture to be 1948. The Golden Réard is an aesthetic masterpiece of swimwear. It is timeless, colour and cut are unique. This bikini is considered incredible beautiful even by today's standards. The Golden Réard is the historically most valuable bikini in the world.

The Réard Bikinis
The Jewels of the Collection

The unswerving Louis Réard is considered the inventor of the bikini. The few existing pieces of Réard swimwear are the most valuable historical witnesses of his time.16 of them are known. The BikiniARTmuseum owns an incredible twelve originals. Two are in the extended family possession and two are exhibited in the Parisian museums, the Louvre and the "Musée Galliera".

Hollywood & High Society

What the stars wore in the 1950s.

opening hours

Opening on 04 January 2020.

Opening hours will be announced shortly.

Monday - Sunday
10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
7:00 - 20:00
Thursday
7:00 - 20:00
Friday
7:00 - 20:00
Saturday
8:00 - 14:00
Extended opening hours on request
to the tickets

prices

World's first Community of Swimwear offers various tickets. Additional costs may be incurred for special events and exhibitions. We would like to make our admission prices reasonable and give everyone the opportunity to discover the fascination of the Museum of Modern Art. We offer reduced prices for members, children and pensioners. Would you like more information? Please contact us.

Enquiries
The spectacular collection of the BikiniARTmuseum comprises almost 1,200 swimwear pieces, many of them are unique. Find out more about the emotional stories, goose bump biographies and hidden connections in the museum!

Also: the history of the bathing cap and the largest collection of bathing caps in the world. We have made the entire collection available to you as a free online museum. 
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