Fan Museum
- Fashion enthusiasts
- Art lovers
What Visitors Say
Five stars isn’t enough for this museum. Really amazing collection of fans, and a museum that the owners very obviously put a lot of care and effort into. The staff is lovely as well. Linda was extremely knowledgeable and kind, even taking our picture in front of a few different fans we enjoyed. The woman working in the gift shop was also really great to talk to. Overall a wonderful experience.
A nicely curated exhibition of fans. It's only a few rooms but since we had the London pass, we thought that it was a great little stop. We only wished that they sell more types of fans in their shop since it would have been so fitting with the theme.
Have been meaning to visit for a while; what a nice little museum! £5 entry Can pay cash or card I do believe if you have an art pass it maybe cheaper! Toilets available not necessarily disabled friendly! Has a gift shop staff are extremely friendly & helpful. The selection of fans on display are so beautiful. It wont take up most of your day but it's well worth a visit
Nice small museum. Great introduction to fan types and fabrication. Especially liked the Jane Austen exhibit with some very beautiful period fans.
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!
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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