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Museum Details
Fan Museum
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12 Grooms Hill
Greenwich
London
SE10 8ER
England
Facilities
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
020 8305 1441
General information (Fax)
:
020 8293 1889
E-mail
:
admin@fan-museum.org
Website
:
www.fan-museum.org
Open
Tues-Sat 1100-1700
Sun 1200-1700
Closed Mon
Times may vary during school holidays
Admission charges
Adults: £4, Concessions: £3, Free for children under 7. Free for OAPs and Disabled on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm (except for groups.
Description
The Fan Museum is the first and only registered museum in the world entirely dedicated to the subject. The museum is housed in two early Georgian townhouses in the heart of Maritime Greenwich - A world Heritage Site. It is home to 4,000 fans and fan leaves from all over the world, dating from teh 11th century onwards and displayed in changing exhibitions. Gift shop, Japanese themed garden, Afternoon tea is served on Tuesday and Sunday afternoon from 3pm.
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Trails
Great Architecture And 400 Years Of Maritime History
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Gardens open to public
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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