An award-winning museum located in two early 18th-century town houses, situated in historic Greenwich. The galleries contain permanent displays and temporary exhibitions based on the museum's diverse collections of more than 4,000 objects dating from the 11th century, and from other international collections.  Highlights include a late 19^th century fan leaf painted by Paul Gauguin, and a rare 17^th century French fan leaf depicting the twentieth birthday celebrations of the Grand Dauphin (son of Louis XIV). Traditional afternoon teas are served on Tuesday and Sunday from 3pm (booking advised).

The Museum holds fan-making workshops on the first Saturday of each month (places limited to six attendees). Contact the Museum for further details.

Admission: Adult £4.00.

Opening Times: Tues - Sat 11.00 - 17.00 Sun 12.00 - 17.00 Closed 5 and 6 June 2012.

See www.thefanmuseum.org.uk for all holiday closing dates.

Visit Time: 1 hour.

Telephone: 020 8305 1441.

County: London Dates: until 31/10/2012

Further Information

Address: 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8ER.

Nearest Stations: Greenwich, Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich.

Nearest Bus Routes: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 286, 386.

Rail Company:
All

Destination Station:
London