Paid entry. As of August 2025, £5 for adults; £3 for children. Under 6 goes free.
Tuesday-Saturday
What it is
Museum tags: Design and fashion; Culture; Craft; Art; Pretty museums
The first museum in the world dedicated to hand fans, located across two Grade II* Georgian buildings. Home to more than 6,000 fans displaying exquisite craftmanship and an astonishing range of artistry. The oldest dates to the 11th century. The collection will also be of interest to art lovers – it includes a fan with sketches by Dali, one painted by Gauguin and another by Walter Sickert.
Alongside the collection, you’ll find a Japanese-style garden and an orangery. Also hosts fan-making workshops.
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