1 / 3The Fan Museum
📍 London, Greater London
The Fan Museum in Greenwich holds over 7,000 fan-related objects spanning 1,000+ years, displayed across two restored 18th-century townhouses. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Features changing exhibitions, fan-making workshops and a garden.
Spent a lovely hour or so wandering round. A lot of attention to detail has gone into the displays and decor, I loved it all. Staff are really friendly. What a fantastic little museum!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 8 and over who have an interest in decorative arts, history or craft. The intimate scale — a full visit takes around an hour — makes it manageable without losing focus. Staff and volunteers are the standout feature, offering context that transforms displays from objects into stories.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Amy Winterbottom
a year ago
“Spent a lovely hour or so wandering round. A lot of attention to detail has gone into the displays and decor, I loved it all. Staff are really friendly. What a fantastic little museum!”
Roland Thompson
6 months ago
“Nice small museum. Great introduction to fan types and fabrication. Especially liked the Jane Austen exhibit with some very beautiful period fans.”
Roisin Williams
a month ago
“We had a lovely time at the fan museum. interesting collection and such wonderful staff and volunteers who were generous with their time and knowledge about the collection and museum itself! would recommend a visit and we'll come back to see the other exhibitions throughout the year”
o s
5 months ago
“A lovely little museum in Greenwich that doesn’t cost a lot to visit and has friendly staff. It also has a toilet, a gift shop and a garden.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
This Greenwich museum holds the world's largest collection dedicated entirely to fans — over 7,000 objects including Elizabethan pieces, Japanese Court fans and works connected to artists like Paul Gauguin. Displays are spread across two beautifully restored Georgian townhouses. Volunteers and staff are consistently praised for sharing detailed knowledge about individual pieces. The garden is accessible to visitors. Fan-making workshops and curator talks run throughout the year.
