The Fan Museum is the only museum in the world devoted entirely to every aspect of fans and fan making.
The Fan Museum is home to a collection of more than 3,500 predominantly antique fans from around the world dating from the 11th century to the present day.Β Its collection and fans on loan from other collections are displayed in changing themed exhibitions in which fans are presented in their historical, sociological and economic contexts.
Visitors can enjoy the designs of these unique items which have served many purposes over the centuries:Β ceremonial tools, fashionable accessories, status symbols, commemorative presents or advertising giveaways.
Admission
Β£4.00 (adults)
Β£3.00 (concessions)
Free for children under 7
Free for OAPs and Disabled on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm (except for groups).
Facilities
Afternoon teas are served on Tuesdays and Sundays from 3pm. Β£3.50 or Β£4.50.
Getting there
By Rail:
Greenwich Station – Connex South East (4 services an hour) from Charing Cross, Waterloo East, London Bridge and Cannon Street (approx. 15 minutes from Charing Cross)
Docklands Light Railway
Cutty Sark Maritime Greenwich – from Bank and Tower Gateway every 10 minutes
By River:
From Charing Cross, Westminster & Tower Piers (30 minute journey)
By Bus:
177, 180, 188, 199, 286 & 386
Where?
12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8ER
020 8305 1441