Museums & Galleries · London
The Fan Museum
📍 SE10 8ER
Photo: Katie Chan (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore extraordinary fan collections spanning over 1,000 years
- View changing temporary exhibitions on fan history and craft
- Attend fan making workshops guided by an expert tutor
- Browse talks, private views and live performances tied to exhibitions
- Housed in restored Georgian townhouses within Greenwich's World Heritage Site
The Fan Museum sits in the heart of Greenwich, housed in a pair of restored Georgian townhouses within the area's World Heritage Site. It's devoted entirely to the history, culture and craft of the fan, with extraordinary collections spanning over 1,000 years, plus changing temporary exhibitions and fan making workshops with an expert tutor. There are also talks, private views and occasional live performances to accompany exhibitions. It suits anyone curious about decorative arts or craft traditions, and pre-booking admission tickets is recommended. Greenwich station is just 0.3 miles away, making it easy to reach, and with 258 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's a convenient addition to a longer visit to the area.
Practical details
- Booking
- Pre-booking admission tickets available
- Best for
- Visitors interested in fan history, craft and culture
From the attraction's own website on 5 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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