Events

‘In Celebration!’ – The Blaze of Noon

Friday 11 November 2016

Join us for the premiere public performance of Adrian Drew’s epic new comedy.

Director in Residence, September 2016

Saturday 10 September 2016

The Fan Museum is delighted to offer a schedule of short talks on Saturday 10 September 2016.

Local Community Open Day 2016

Saturday 20 August 2016

Following on from the success of last year’s event, The Fan Museum is holding an Open Day on Saturday 20 August 2016. The open day is held with the aim of encouraging residents from the local area and nearby boroughs to visit the museum.

'In Celebration!' presents... Jan Leeming - A Walk Down Memory Lane

Monday 16th May 2016

Curator in Residence: Easter Special

Saturday 26 March 2016

Celebrate the Easter holiday at The Fan Museum with a range of talks from the museum’s curator.

Curator in Residence 2016

Saturday 12 March 2016

The Fan Museum is delighted to offer a schedule of short talks and other activities on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month.

'In Celebration!' - Fans of the Opera

Monday 15 February 2016

The Fan Museum’s 2016 ‘In Celebration!’ programme springs into life on Monday 15 February with an intriguing blend of opera & fan etiquette…

‘In Celebration!’ – Chinese Export Fans

Monday 07 December 2015

Join The Fan Museum’s founder and director for a fascinating talk on the rise and fall of Chinese export fans.

‘In Celebration!’ – The Darkling Heart

Friday 27 November 2015

Award wining author Adrian Drew’s new play, The Darkling Heart relates one of the world’s great but complex love stories.

Museums at Night: Made in China

Friday 30 October 2015

To mark the occasion of its latest exhibition, The Fan Museum opens its doors from 18.00hrs to 21.00hrs on Friday 30 October, as part of Museums at Night…

Open House London 2015

Saturday 19 September 2015

Open House London at The Fan Museum, Greenwich

On Saturday 21^st September 2013 The Fan Museum will once again be taking part in Open House London.

Extra Fan Making Workshop

Saturday 15 August

Due to high demand we have added in an extra Fan Making Workshop on Saturday 15 August! This session will be conducted by an experienced tutor who will not only provide expert guidance, but also a wealth of knowledge about the history and craft of fans.

Local Community Open Day 2015

Saturday 08 August 2015

Following on from the success of last year’s event, The Fan Museum is holding an Open Day on Saturday 08 August 2015. The open day is held with the aim of encouraging residents from the local area and nearby boroughs to visit the museum.

Time Out of Mind! An Elizabethan Mystery

Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th July 2015

Written to celebrate Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary in 2016, this international premiere showcase of award-winning author Adrian Drew’s new play, is a combination of speculation, comedy and pathos guaranteed to both surprise and entertain!

Lucile & Worth: Histories from the Archive – a lecture by Professor Amy de la Haye

Monday 22 June 2015

An illustrated talk exploring the archives of couturiers Lucile and Worth.

Extra Fan Making Workshop

Saturday 16 May

Due to high demand we have added in an extra Fan Making Workshop on Saturday 16 May! This session will be conducted by an experienced tutor who will not only provide expert guidance, but also a wealth of knowledge about the history and craft of fans.

Easter Sunday Afternoon Tea in the Orangery

Sunday 05 April 2015

Celebrate Easter with family and friends by taking afternoon tea in the beautiful Orangery. We will be serving our delicious scones with jam and cream, a selection of freshly baked cakes, and handmade sandwiches. Bring along a bottle of bubbly (corkage charge £5.00 per bottle) to make it an extra special dining experience!

Seniors Open Day

Monday 23rd March 2015

On Monday 23 March 2015, The Fan Museum is holding a Seniors Open Day, free to everyone aged 55+. The aim of the Open Day is to encourage older people to visit the museum and learn more about the history of fans and craft of fan making.

Wellington: The Waterloo Years – Lecture

Monday 9th March 2015

To coincide with The Fan Museum exhibition, Waterloo: Life & Times, Robert Evans will give a lecture on the life of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, with a focus on the period surrounding the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.

Friends visit to Leighton House

Thursday 19th February 2015

A visit to Leighton House, one of our National Trust Partners, is planned for Friends of The Fan Museum.

Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea in the Orangery

Saturday 14th February 2015

Enjoy afternoon tea in the beautiful Orangery. We will be serving our delicious scones with jam and cream, a selection of freshly baked cakes, and handmade sandwiches. Bring along a bottle of bubbly to make it an extra special meal!