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Fan Museum

12 Grooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8ER, England

The Fan Museum is the first and only registered museum in the world entirely dedicated to the subject. The museum is housed in two early Georgian townhouses in the heart of Maritime Greenwich - A world Heritage Site. It is home to 4,000 fans and fan leaves from all over the world, dating from teh 11th century onwards and displayed in changing exhibitions. Gift shop, Japanese themed garden, Afternoon tea is served on Tuesday and Sunday afternoon from 3pm.

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 8305 1441
Fax : 020 8293 1889
E-mail : admin@fan-museum.org

URL : www.fan-museum.org

Open

Tues-Sat 1100-1700 Sun 1200-1700 Closed Mon Times may vary during school holidays

Admission Charges

Adults: £4, Concessions: £3, Free for children under 7. Free for OAPs and Disabled on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm (except for groups.

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General Information

Cultural collections description

The Fan Museum is the only museum in the world devoted entirely to every aspect of fans and fan making. The Fan Museum is home to a collection of more than 3,500 predominantly antique fans dating from the 11th century to the present day. The collection is predominantly 18th and 19th century European, but also has fans from all over the world.

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Asian: Japanese

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours

Collections

Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Gardens open to public

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities

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