Fan Museum

Overview

The Fan Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to the history and art of fans. It houses a collection of over 4,000 fans from around the world, spanning from the 12th century to the present day. The museum is set in a beautiful Georgian townhouse and also features a delightful walled garden.

It is the only museum in the world dedicated to the history and art of fans.

Art History

Location

Address

12 Crooms Hill, London, Greater London

Neighborhood: Greenwich

Coordinates

51.476900, 0.018300

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Admission

Adults

£7.50

Children

£3.50

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May, October-November

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

2 hours

Full Experience

half day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• spring exhibits
• gardens

summer

warm

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

cold

• holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

GBP

Typical Costs

entry £7.50

parking free

food £10

souvenirs £15

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 2 weeks
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Official App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: London Heathrow Airport

Distance: 25 km

Travel Time: 30 minutes

taxi

£40 30 min

public_transport

£5 45 min

From City Center

Distance: 5 km

metro

£2 15 min

bus

£1.50 20 min

taxi

£10 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hello

thank_you Thank you

where_is Where is

how_much How much

beautiful Beautiful

ticket Ticket

Guide Languages: English

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Walled Garden

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

#fanmuseum #greenwich

Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas, some indoor areas

prohibited areas exhibitions

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Greenwich Park

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Park

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Observatory

Reviews

4.5

Based on 1,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+44 20 8305 1441

info@fanmuseum.org.uk

www.fanmuseum.org.uk

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