Fan Museum
#119
⭐ 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
Tuesday:
11:00 – 16:30
Wednesday:
11:00 – 16:30
Thursday:
11:00 – 16:30
Friday:
11:00 – 16:30
Saturday:
11:00 – 16:30
🤓 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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