Fan Museum
Museum in Greenwich, London
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The Fan Museum, which opened in 1991, is the world's first museum dedicated to the preservation and display of hand fans.[1] It is located within two grade II* listed houses that were built in 1721 within the Greenwich World Heritage Site on Croom's Hill in southeast London, England.[2] Along with the museum, there is an orangery decorated with murals, a Japanese-style garden with a fan-shaped parterre, a pond, and a stream.[3]
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London, SE10
United Kingdom
Greenwich | |
  Location within Royal Borough of Greenwich | |
| Established | 1991 |
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| Location | Croom's Hill, Greenwich London, SE10 United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°28′43″N 0°0′28″W |
| Public transit access | Greenwich |
| Website | Official website |
Overview
The museum owns over 6,000 fans and other fan-related cultural materials as of 2023.[4][5][6] The oldest fan in the collection dates from the 11th century and the collection of 18th and 19th-century European fans is extensive.[7] The entire collection is not displayed permanently due to conservation concerns, but there is a permanent educational display which teaches about fan history, manufacturing processes, and the various forms of fan.[7] Exhibits include a fan with a built-in ear trumpet and one with a repair kit built into the design.[1] Fan-making classes are also held at the Fan Museum.[8] The Fan Museum also contains a reference library.[6]
The Fan Museum is not publicly funded.[9]
See also
- Greenwich Visitor Centre
- List of London museums
- The Hand Fan Museum, California, United States