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Amitabha Garden x The Fan Museum – Tea Ceremony and Fan Talk May 2026

  • Saturday 16th May 2026, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

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Come and join Amitabha Garden in collaboration with The Fan Museum for a culturally enriching Tea Ceremony and Fan Talk in the picturesque Orangery.

This exquisite 2.5-hour cultural experience is thoughtfully curated to nourish both mind and spirit through two timeless Eastern arts:

  • Traditional Chinese Tea Culture

  • Asian Fan Culture

Designed as an intimate small-group journey, this immersive experience invites you to slow down, reconnect, and explore heritage through mindfulness, beauty, and storytelling.

Your Experience Journey

1. Guided Fan Talk (30 minutes)

Begin your journey with an inspiring talk led by a curatorial member of The Fan Museum.

–  the history and symbolism of Asian fans

– the poetic artistry and craftsmanship behind traditional fan design

– a special focus on Chinese export fans

– insight into royal fan collections and their historical significance

2. Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony (1.5 hours)

Following the museum talk, transition into a serene tea experience led by tea experts from Amitabha Garden.

This guided session includes:

– a Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony

– tasting of three carefully selected premium Chinese teas and handmade Traditional Chinese pastries

– introduction to Gongfu brewing techniques

– mindful appreciation of aroma, flavour, and tea philosophy

– This session is designed to help guests slow down, restore inner calm, and engage fully with the present moment.

3. Guided Museum Exhibition Tour

Complete your experience with a guided tour through the beautiful Georgian setting of The Fan Museum.

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Museum Admission Pricing

Adults: £5.00
Children (age 7-16): £3.00
Family ticket (up to 2 Adults and up to 3 Children, also 1 Adult and 4 Children): £10.00
Concessions: £3.00
  • Students (with vaild student card)
  • Senior citizens
  • English Heritage
  • Friends of The Horniman
  • Friends of The Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Staff/Volunteers of the National Maritime Museum
Free Entry for…

Children under 7, Disabled visitors and carers, Art Fund Members and London Pass Members

Wednesday Special:

Free entry for senior citizens.

Please note that the discounts listed above cannot be applied when visitors are part of a large group visit or guided tour group.  Please click here for further details.

Group Bookings
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The museum will be shut from 5th April to 8th May and will be reopening to the public from 9th May onwards.

To get your ticket for the Tea Ceremony at The Fan Museum, please click here. 

For more information on the Museum Assistant vacancy, please click here. 

For any enquiries please contact us on 0208 305 1441 or by email info@thefanmuseum.org.uk.