In collaboration with Sony Pictures Television, go behind the scenes for a look at captivating costumes from the hit television series “Outlander.”

Featuring an exclusive collection of 26 hand-selected pieces from Seasons 1–4 assembled for the museum exhibition, travel back in time to unravel the show’s origins through the acclaimed costume designs of Terry Dresbach.

Weaving together continents and centuries into a richly crafted world, the exclusive exhibition showcases costumes spanning postwar 1940s Scotland, the upheaval of the 18th-century Highlands, Parisian opulence, the journey to early America, and the cultural shifts of the 1960s.

Dresbach's work defines the Outlander visual identity. Her designs are meticulously researched and historically grounded, while remaining emotionally expressive and pivotal to the visual storytelling.

Revealing how iconic fashions become a powerful storytelling device.

This exhibition reveals how clothing becomes a powerful storytelling device, illuminating identity, class, culture, craftsmanship and the enduring interplay between past and present. Together, they chart a continuous history of how people express who they are, and who they might become, through what they wear.

Among the garments, the exhibition features the dramatic 18th-century wedding attire worn by main characters Jamie and Claire Fraser in Season 1. The exhibition showcases Claire Fraser’s iconic red dress and accessories, which Dresbach designed for the Versailles scenes in Season 2. Also from Season 2, the exhibition will include Claire Fraser’s Parisian 1740s Dior-inspired coat, skirt, hat and accessories, as well as Jamie Fraser’s black satin coat, waistcoat, stock and breeches. Costumes designed for Brianna Randall Fraser in Seasons 3-4, Jamie and Claire’s daughter who was raised in the 20th century before following her mother back in time to the 18th century, are also on display.

Highlighting the remarkable artistry of museum tailors in meticulously dressing historical interpreters to accurately depict people living in early America, OUTLANDER: Costumes Woven in Time features their work in outfitting living-history staff at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

Paid museum admission is required in addition to the special exhibition ticket.*

*Paid museum admission required with timed ticket

A timed ticket to the "Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time" is $10.00 per person with required general admission to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown ($20.00 for adults, $18.00 for seniors, $10.00 for ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under).

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Members and 2026 Annual Passholders receive free museum admission. Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive complimentary admission to both museums with proof of residency. See if you qualify.

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Experience the museum

Arrive before your special exhibition viewing time to enjoy the award-winning films and museum gallery exhibits including a 18th-century broadside of the Declaration of Independence or linger after viewing the exhibition to explore the re-created Continental Army encampment and Revolution-era farm and visit with our living-history interpreters. Parking is free.

Visit the museum shop for Outlander gifts

The museum shop at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will offer a curated selection of thoughtfully selected products that complement the Outlander Costumes special exhibition. The Outlander-themed merchandise collection includes an extensive selection of books, including all nine of the historical fantasy novels written by Diana Gabaldon, as well as companion books and cookbooks; official Outlander licensed woolen items from Patrick King Woollen Company; and Outlander-inspired lifestyle goods, including decorative accents, jewelry, gourmet food gifts, and fragranced soap collections.

About Outlander and Sony Pictures Television

The groundbreaking, time-traveling drama returns for the finale season on Friday, March 6, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays, only on the STARZ app and on all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.

Outlander has captivated audiences for more than a decade with a passionate fanbase obsessing over Claire and Jamie’s iconic love story. As one of the first premium series to embrace a female-forward perspective, it helped reshape the television landscape in powerful and enduring ways, setting the stage for a wave of book-to-screen adaptations with women at the center of the narrative.

Click here to watch the Outlander Season Eight Trailer.

Outlander is produced by Sony Pictures Television and stars Caitríona Balfe as “Claire Fraser,” Sam Heughan as “Jamie Fraser,” Sophie Skelton as “Brianna MacKenzie,” Richard Rankin as “Roger MacKenzie,” John Bell as “Young Ian Murray,” David Berry as “Lord John Grey,” Charles Vandervaart as “William Ransom,” Izzy Meikle-Small as “Rachel Hunter Murray,” and Joey Phillips as “Denzell Hunter.” Matthew B. Roberts, Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, Toni Graphia, Luke Schelhaas, Andy Harries, and Jim Kohlberg serve as executive producers. Balfe and Heughan also serve as executive producers.

The Outlander television series is inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s international bestselling books, which have sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide with all nine novels gracing the New York Times best-seller list. The international success of Outlander has led to the prequel series Outlander: Blood of my Blood, which follows the love stories of Jamie and Claire’s parents. You can catch up on season one on the STARZ app.

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About the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

A commemorative partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days) and located on 200 Water Street near the Colonial Parkway, tells the story of the nation’s founding and the epic scale of the Revolution and its relevance today.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information. Parking at the museum is free for museum visitors. A free shuttle service is available to Historic Yorktown on the Yorktown Trolley.

The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.