Fan Museum
What Visitors Say
Nice small museum. Great introduction to fan types and fabrication. Especially liked the Jane Austen exhibit with some very beautiful period fans.
A lovely little museum in Greenwich that doesn’t cost a lot to visit and has friendly staff. It also has a toilet, a gift shop and a garden.
Very nice museum! It is unique and deserves a visit! Wish at the shop were more models to choose from (to buy). Pleasant visit!
Spent a lovely hour or so wandering round. A lot of attention to detail has gone into the displays and decor, I loved it all. Staff are really friendly. What a fantastic little museum!
We had a lovely time at the fan museum. interesting collection and such wonderful staff and volunteers who were generous with their time and knowledge about the collection and museum itself! would recommend a visit and we'll come back to see the other exhibitions throughout the year
Highlights
Ground-Floor Displays
Introduces forms, materials and techniques across eras and cultures.Tiny objects, huge social signals.
Entrance level galleries
Upstairs Collections
Deeper dive into themes, makers and fashion history.How a fan can be both wearable art and message board.
Two open-plan rooms (stairs required)
Orangery & Tea
Sunlit room doubles as event space; afternoon tea completes the vibe.Georgian light for delicate objects—and good photos.
Rear of house
Opening Hours
Fun Facts
Displays span fashion, craftsmanship and social history—fans as tools of etiquette and expression.
Set in a pair of restored 18th-century townhouses in Greenwich.
The Orangery is a popular spot for small weddings and photography thanks to abundant natural light.
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