The Fan Museum
A small museum in a pair of Grade II* listed 1721 townhouses on Crooms Hill devoted entirely to hand fans, with an orangery with murals and a Japanese-style garden behind.
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Did you know
It is described as the world's first museum devoted to hand fans; its collection dates from 1991 and holds over 6,000 fans, the oldest from the 11th century.
Local tip
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm); adult entry is £5 and senior citizens get in free on Wednesdays.
Finding it
- Address
- 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8ER
- Nearest station
- Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) DLR Station, 355 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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