Fan Museum facts for kids
.jpg) |
|
| Lua error in Module:Location_map at line 420: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Established | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Location | Croom's Hill, Greenwich London, SE10 United Kingdom |
| Public transit access |   Greenwich |
The Fan Museum is a unique and fascinating place in London, England, dedicated entirely to hand fans! It first opened its doors in 1991, making it the world's very first museum focused on collecting and displaying these beautiful objects.
The museum is located inside two very old and special houses built in 1721. These houses are in a historic part of Greenwich, which is a World Heritage Site. This means it's a place recognized as important for everyone to protect. Along with the museum, you can explore a lovely garden with a fan-shaped design, a pond, and a stream. There's also a special room called an orangery decorated with colorful paintings.
Discovering Fans
The Fan Museum has an amazing collection of over 6,000 fans and other items related to them! As of 2023, they have fans from many different times and places. The oldest fan in their collection is incredibly old, dating all the way back to the 11th century! They also have a very large collection of European fans from the 1700s and 1800s.
Because some fans are very old and delicate, the entire collection isn't always on display. However, there's always a special educational exhibit that teaches you all about the history of fans. You can learn how fans were made and see the many different shapes and styles they come in. Some of the fans are really unique, like one with a tiny ear trumpet built right into it, or another that includes a small repair kit!
The Fan Museum also offers fun fan-making classes where you can learn to create your own fan. If you're interested in learning even more, the museum has a special library filled with books and information about fans. The Fan Museum is a private museum, meaning it doesn't receive money from the government.
See also
- Greenwich Visitor Centre
- List of London museums
- The Hand Fan Museum, California, United States
