Curator in Residence: Easter Special

The Fan Museum is celebrating the Easter weekend with a special edition of its Curator in Residence event.

On Saturday 26 March, visitors of all ages can enjoy a fascinating schedule of talks given by one of the museum’s curators.  This will include highlights of the latest exhibition, Treasures of The Fan Museum, and an insight into the Art of Fan Painting.

Talks will take place on the hour every hour from 13.00hrs onwards.  The schedule can be found below:

13.00hrs
Reading between the Pleats: an Introduction to the Golden Age of Fan Painting

14.00hrs
Fine Art Fans

15.00hrs
Treasures of The Fan Museum: Highlights Tour

The festivities will continue over the weekend with a speciality Easter Afternoon Tea on Sunday 27 March (booking essential), and the museum will open on Bank Holiday Monday 28 March 2016.  The Orangery will also open on Bank Holiday Monday for walk-in service from 12.00 – 16.00 hrs.

For further details relating to Easter Weekend events, please contact the museum at info@thefanmuseum.org.uk.

Please note:  The children’s fan-making element of the Curator in Residence event has now been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.