Fan Museum, Independent museum in Greenwich, England
The Fan Museum displays over 1000 years of fan history across two restored Georgian townhouses, featuring folding fans, fixed fans, and advertising fans.
Founded in 1991 by Hélène Alexander, the museum contains fans dating from the 12th century, demonstrating the evolution of fan making through different periods.
The collection includes fans crafted from materials such as ivory, lace, feathers, and tortoiseshell, representing cultural traditions from various regions worldwide.
Located at 12 Crooms Hill, the museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with adult tickets priced at 5 pounds.
The museum maintains a digital database of its collections, featuring notable pieces including a fan designed by Paul Gauguin and sketches by Salvador Dali.
Location: Greenwich
Inception: 1991
Founders: Hélène Alexander
Part of: Numbers 6, 8, 10 And 12 Including Forecourt Piers In Front And Walls, Crooms Hill
Address: 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8ER SE10 8ER SE10 8ER
Opening Hours: Mercredi-Samedi 11:00-17:00 "Last admissions by 16:30"
Phone: +442083051441
Email: info@thefanmuseum.org.uk
Website: http://thefanmuseum.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.47910,-0.00807
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:09
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