The Fan Museum, Greenwich
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The Fan Museum, Greenwich
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History, Culture & Craft of the Fan
The Fan Museum - Greenwich, London
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Open to the public since 1991, The Fan Museum is the only organisation of its kind devoted entirely to the history, culture and craft of the fan. Our award-winning Museum is small-scale, Independent, and accredited by Arts Council England. Situated within the World Heritage Site of Greenwich, London, a pair of beautifully restored Grade II* Listed early Georgian period townhouses are the perfect setting for our extraordinary collections.
Plan Your Visit
From pre-booking admission tickets to Museum opening hours, you'll find information about visiting here.
What’s On
From fan making workshops to online talks, find out what's happening here.
Explore The Collections
Delve into to the Museum's extraordinary fan collections and discover the artistry of fans throughout the ages.
Support Our Work
Support our work and help preserve UK’s largest collection including fans, fan leaves, and fan-related artefacts. Learn more about the various ways you can support our mission here.
Learn more
Digital Exhibitions & Collection Previews
In addition to the changing exhibitions happening at The Fan Museum, we invite you to explore virtual fan exhibitions specifically curated for the
Google Arts & Culture
Platform. The exhibitions are themed around different periods or fan genres and combine dynamic texts with fine quality imagery designed to invite closer inspection.
You can also preview highlights from the Helene Alexander Collection and The Fan Museum Trust Collection on
Art UK
, the online home for every public art collection in the UK.
Google Arts & Culture
Art UK
The Fan Museum Gift Shop
Why not browse our Museum Shop from the comfort of your own home?
With a huge variety of gift ideas – from bespoke jewellery to reference books and catalogues, stationery to decorative ornaments – our online shop caters to every taste.
All orders are shipped with tracking information and should arrive (to UK addresses) within five working days.
Please note, whilst we do ship internationally, additional charges may be incurred according to package weight and distance.
Browse the Online Store ›
Latest News
Job Vacancy: Museum Assistant
April 2026
The Fan Museum is looking for a willing, personable, and hard-working Museum Assistant to assist with the running of all areas in a small and unique Museum.
Museum Assistant
Closure Notice
April 2026
The Fan Museum will be closed to the public from 5th April to 8th May 2026.
The Fan Museum
Search the Website
To find something across our exhibitions, events, news or general content start a search below. Alternatively to explore our fan collection please follow the link to that dedicated section of the website.
Search our Collection
Gathered from across the world, our diverse collection span 1,000+ years of fan history & culture.
Explore the Collection
Join the Newsletter
Get regular updates on upcoming events and new displays.
Easily opt-out at any time -
Privacy Policy
Museum Admission Pricing
Adults: £5.00
Children (age 7-16): £3.00
Family ticket (up to 2 Adults and up to 3 Children, also 1 Adult and 4 Children): £10.00
Concessions: £3.00
Students (with vaild student card)
Senior citizens
English Heritage
Friends of The Horniman
Friends of The Victoria and Albert Museum
Staff/Volunteers of the National Maritime Museum
Free Entry for…
Children under 7, Disabled visitors and carers, Art Fund Members and London Pass Members
Wednesday Special:
Free entry for senior citizens.
Please note that the discounts listed above cannot be applied when visitors are part of a large group visit or guided tour group.
Please click here
for further details.
Group Bookings
X
The museum will be shut from
5th April to 8th May
and will be reopening to the public
from 9th May onwards
.
To get your ticket for the Tea Ceremony at The Fan Museum, please
click here.
For more information on the Museum Assistant vacancy, please
click here.
For any enquiries please contact us on 0208 305 1441 or by email
info@thefanmuseum.org.uk
.
Skip to navigation
Discover the
History, Culture & Craft of the Fan
The Fan Museum - Greenwich, London
Scroll Down
Open to the public since 1991, The Fan Museum is the only organisation of its kind devoted entirely to the history, culture and craft of the fan. Our award-winning Museum is small-scale, Independent, and accredited by Arts Council England. Situated within the World Heritage Site of Greenwich, London, a pair of beautifully restored Grade II* Listed early Georgian period townhouses are the perfect setting for our extraordinary collections.
Plan Your Visit
From pre-booking admission tickets to Museum opening hours, you'll find information about visiting here.
What’s On
From fan making workshops to online talks, find out what's happening here.
Explore The Collections
Delve into to the Museum's extraordinary fan collections and discover the artistry of fans throughout the ages.
Support Our Work
Support our work and help preserve UK’s largest collection including fans, fan leaves, and fan-related artefacts. Learn more about the various ways you can support our mission here.
Learn more
Digital Exhibitions & Collection Previews
In addition to the changing exhibitions happening at The Fan Museum, we invite you to explore virtual fan exhibitions specifically curated for the
Google Arts & Culture
Platform. The exhibitions are themed around different periods or fan genres and combine dynamic texts with fine quality imagery designed to invite closer inspection.
You can also preview highlights from the Helene Alexander Collection and The Fan Museum Trust Collection on
Art UK
, the online home for every public art collection in the UK.
Google Arts & Culture
Art UK
The Fan Museum Gift Shop
Why not browse our Museum Shop from the comfort of your own home?
With a huge variety of gift ideas – from bespoke jewellery to reference books and catalogues, stationery to decorative ornaments – our online shop caters to every taste.
All orders are shipped with tracking information and should arrive (to UK addresses) within five working days.
Please note, whilst we do ship internationally, additional charges may be incurred according to package weight and distance.
Browse the Online Store ›
Latest News
Job Vacancy: Museum Assistant
April 2026
The Fan Museum is looking for a willing, personable, and hard-working Museum Assistant to assist with the running of all areas in a small and unique Museum.
Museum Assistant
Closure Notice
April 2026
The Fan Museum will be closed to the public from 5th April to 8th May 2026.
The Fan Museum
Search the Website
To find something across our exhibitions, events, news or general content start a search below. Alternatively to explore our fan collection please follow the link to that dedicated section of the website.
Search our Collection
Gathered from across the world, our diverse collection span 1,000+ years of fan history & culture.
Explore the Collection
Join the Newsletter
Get regular updates on upcoming events and new displays.
Easily opt-out at any time -
Privacy Policy
Museum Admission Pricing
Adults: £5.00
Children (age 7-16): £3.00
Family ticket (up to 2 Adults and up to 3 Children, also 1 Adult and 4 Children): £10.00
Concessions: £3.00
Students (with vaild student card)
Senior citizens
English Heritage
Friends of The Horniman
Friends of The Victoria and Albert Museum
Staff/Volunteers of the National Maritime Museum
Free Entry for…
Children under 7, Disabled visitors and carers, Art Fund Members and London Pass Members
Wednesday Special:
Free entry for senior citizens.
Please note that the discounts listed above cannot be applied when visitors are part of a large group visit or guided tour group.
Please click here
for further details.
Group Bookings
X
The museum will be shut from
5th April to 8th May
and will be reopening to the public
from 9th May onwards
.
To get your ticket for the Tea Ceremony at The Fan Museum, please
click here.
For more information on the Museum Assistant vacancy, please
click here.
For any enquiries please contact us on 0208 305 1441 or by email
info@thefanmuseum.org.uk
.