The First Cosplay Museum

25.08.10 / cosplay / Author: admin
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The world’s first cosplay museum opened in the Philippines. The museum boasts “costume displays that range from spectacular robotic and creature costumes to elegant gowns and anime garb”. It also preserves historical cosplay costumes, rescuing them from deterioration and preserving their legacy for future generations.

A joint project of Cosplay.ph  and Diliman Preparatory School (DPS), the museum also offers an extensive gallery from premier cosplay photographers along with a wealth of information highlighting the landmark events in cosplay history.

Cosplay.ph says, “the Cosplay Museum is meant as an educational beacon to enlighten the general public about Cosplay, its roots and historical landmarks in the Philippines and to educate the youth on the various aspects of Cosplay.”

It is also a venue for cosplay workshops, discussions, gatherings and events like mini-catwalks or Maid Cafe days. Cosplayers are welcome to gather, interact and enjoy the company of other cosplayers without the competitive component or entrance fee that come with the usual cosplay conventions. Plus, events will occur with greater frequency than conventions.

Under the leadership of DPS president, former senator Anna Dominique “Nikki” Coseteng, the museum was established to showcase the talent and perseverance of Filipino cosplayers and the country’s best cosplay photographers.

The museum houses a wealth of information highlighting the landmark events in cosplay history. It preserves historical cosplay costumes, rescuing them from deterioration and preserving their legacy for future generations.

It is also a venue for cheap cosplay workshops, discussions, and gatherings. Cosplayers are welcome to gather in, interact and enjoy the company of other cosplayers without the competitive component or entrance fee that come with the usual cosplay conventions.

The cosplay workshops allow anyone to learn the craft of cosplay costume building from veteran cosplayers, focusing not only on technique but also on issues such as using recycled materials to balancing one’s life. The workshops strive to bring costume craftsmanship to a higher level.

The first of its kind in the country, the museum will be open to holding cosplay-related events such as mini-catwalks, Maid Cafe days and other special happenings to attract cosplayers of all ages.