Fan Museum – Cool and chic

Fan Museum London

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Fan Museum – Cool and chic

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Peter from London

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Before we had air-conditioning or even ceiling fans, the only way we had to keep cool was the hand-held fan. Think fans are just simple folded pieces of paper that people wave about? The Fan Museum in Greenwich will have you think otherwise.

Although fairly compact, the museum squeezes history lessons, fashion trends and quirky facts into this fan collection. In one corner you’ll learn about the various materials that goes into making a fan, while in another you’ll see enough feathers to make a peacock jealous!

The Fan Museum also updates its temporary exhibitions frequently, giving fans something new to ponder with each visit. Currently, curious visitors can learn all about the ways that artists have used animal imagery to design fans.

If you’re feeling a tad hungry after viewing the fans, there’s a hidden garden where you can dabble in an afternoon tea. Make use of it while the British summer is in full swing!

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Peter from London

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Address

12 Crooms Hill, London

Telephone number

+442083051441

Opening Times

Tue - Sat 11:00 - 17:00, Sun 12:00 - 17:00

Price

Admission: £ 4

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