The Fan Museum, located in London, is a renowned museum dedicated to the art of fan-making. Housed in an 18th-century house, this museum showcases an extensive collection of fans, providing visitors with a unique insight into the history and craftsmanship of these elegant accessories. With a focus on the preservation and exhibition of fans, the museum offers a fascinating experience that combines art, history, and culture. Whether you are a fan enthusiast or simply curious about this traditional form of art, the Fan Museum offers a captivating journey into the world of fans. With its tranquil ambiance and knowledgeable staff, this museum promises to provide visitors with a truly memorable experience.
Amenities and More
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Wheelchair rental
- Assisted listening devices
- Amenities
- Toilets
- Free Wi-Fi
- Crowd
- Family friendly
Reviews
We had our civil wedding ceremony at the Fan Museum on 16th September 2023 and it was exactly what we’d hoped for. Our main (and larger) wedding was due to be held in Lisbon the following week, meaning we needed somewhere in London to hold a short, intimate civil ceremony to make our marriage legal.
Our local Registry Office was due to be renovated on our intended wedding date and most other venues only offered package deals (inclusive of meal and drinks packages which we didn’t need).
The Fan Museum however was perfect for us. We were able to hire the room on an hourly basis, in a beautiful setting and still fit in 30 of our closest friends and family.
The staff were absolutely lovely, particularly Sophie who made sure everything was in order on the day.
We had the perfect day in a relaxed and beautiful setting and are grateful we found this little gem when we did. We honestly could not have asked for more.
Thank you to everyone at the Fan Museum and sorry it’s taken so long to write this review!
It was a really beautiful and informative place - it costs a few pounds for a ticket, but it’s worth it and you get a free audio guide tour with it.
There weren’t many people there at the time, but I still had some nice conversations about the fans with two friendly ladies
Small collection of fans, beautifully displayed in a lovely 18th century house. There is a small collection of fans on the ground floor and a gift shop. Upstairs is another collection showcased in two rooms which are open plan. You can view everything very quickly. Think the £5 is a little expensive for the amount of items on view but with property prices in the area and staffing they will probably need to charge that amount. However, if you are a fan of fans you'll appreciate it. There is a small tea room out the back. I didn't have time to visit but it looked cute. I've posted a few pictures of the museum. I have given 3 stars because there isn't much to see but it is in a nice house and quirky so pop in if you are passing by.
Small but lovely museum with great display of beautiful items. Comprised of 2 rooms, but don't let it fool you, it's a mine of knowledge about fans! The staff was very friendly and helpful and so easy to talk to! There is also very nice gift shop.
We recently held our wedding ceremony at the Fan Museum’s Orangery. The room is perfect for an intimate wedding and everyone loved it. Sophie has been superb in preparing for the event and made sure everything runs smoothly on the day itself. Thanks a lot for having us. Happy to recommend!
Spent about an hour here, it was such a lovely experience! Staff were friendly aswell
There are so many beautiful fans to see alongside listening to an audio guide and reading the infoboxes on the side - learned quite a lot today
£5 is also a good deal for this place :) It's a lot smaller than most mainstream galleries/museums, but there's still quite a few things to see. You don't have to prebook in advance which is also great
If you're a lover of fans/rococo history/ beautiful things and you've got an hour to spare, this place is definitely worth it
Definitely coming here again with family 🙂👍🏼
Unbelievable place. Unbelievable collection. Worth visiting, the lady that owns the place is there, charming lady with lots of knowledge. Nice to find a museum for 5 pounds with so much history. Highly recommended.
Fans aren't just for keeping cool. They can be art! This museum has lots of pretty fans from different places and times. See if you can find the fanciest one.
We had our civil wedding ceremony at the Fan Museum on 16th September 2023 and it was exactly what we’d hoped for. Our main (and larger) wedding was due to be held in Lisbon the following week, meaning we needed somewhere in London to hold a short, intimate civil ceremony to make our marriage legal.
Our local Registry Office was due to be renovated on our intended wedding date and most other venues only offered package deals (inclusive of meal and drinks packages which we didn’t need).
The Fan Museum however was perfect for us. We were able to hire the room on an hourly basis, in a beautiful setting and still fit in 30 of our closest friends and family.
The staff were absolutely lovely, particularly Sophie who made sure everything was in order on the day.
We had the perfect day in a relaxed and beautiful setting and are grateful we found this little gem when we did. We honestly could not have asked for more.
Thank you to everyone at the Fan Museum and sorry it’s taken so long to write this review!
It was a really beautiful and informative place - it costs a few pounds for a ticket, but it’s worth it and you get a free audio guide tour with it.
There weren’t many people there at the time, but I still had some nice conversations about the fans with two friendly ladies
Location
Hours
- Monday Close
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Tuesday
11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Wednesday
11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Thursday
11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Friday
11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Saturday
11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Sunday Close
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