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Fan Museum

Address: 12 Croom's Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8ER | Map It
Phone: 020/8305-1441
www.fan-museum.org

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Greenwich

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Fodor's Review:

The 2,000 fans here, housed in two restored 1820s buildings opposite the Greenwich Theatre, date from the 17th century onward and make up the world's only such collection. The history and purpose of these objects, often exquisitely crafted from ivory, mother-of-pearl, and tortoiseshell, are explained in satisfying detail. It was the personal vision—and fan collection—of Helene Alexander that brought it into being, and the workshop and conservation-study center that she has also set up ensure that this anachronistic art has a future. If your interest is really piqued, you can attend fan-making workshops (on the first Saturday of every month only—£20 for the afternoon). Ask at the desk for details.

Cost: £4
Open: Tues.-Sat. 11-5, Sun. noon-5
Tube: DLR: Greenwich

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