The Fan Museum, London

Name: The Fan Museum
Address: 12 Crooms Hill, London, SE10 8ER, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8305 1441

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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. It is located within two grade II* listed houses that were built in 1721 within the Greenwich World Heritage Site in southeast London, England. 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. ()

Established: 1991 (33 years ago)Coordinates: 51°28'45"N, 0°0'29"W

Address

12 Crooms HillGreenwich (Greenwich West)London SE10 8ER United Kingdom

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+44 20 8305 1441

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Day trips

The Fan Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, Old Royal Naval College.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Fan Museum open?

The Fan Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Fan Museum?

Nearby attractions include Greenwich Theatre, London (1 min walk), St Alfege Church, London (4 min walk), National Maritime Museum, London (5 min walk), Queen's House, London (6 min walk).

How to get to The Fan Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Fan Museum:

Light rail

Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich Platform 1 • Lines: B-L, S-L (6 min walk)
Greenwich Platform 4 • Lines: B-L, S-L (10 min walk)

Ferry

Greenwich Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Red Tour (9 min walk)
Masthouse Terrace Pier • Lines: Rb1 (22 min walk)

Bus

Wat Tyler Road • Lines: 386, 53, N53 (12 min walk)
Lewisham Road • Lines: 386, 53, N53 (14 min walk)

Train

Maze Hill (15 min walk)
Deptford (21 min walk)