Curator in Residence 2019
Curator in Residence 2019, a free to attend programme of short talks delivered by our expert curators….
Starting on Saturday 23 March 2019, and then every third Saturday of the month*, The Fan Museum’s curators will be in residence and offering free-to-attend talks relating to objects displayed on both the Ground and Upper floor galleries. Designed for adult audiences, the talks each last around 15 minutes and cover a range of topics including the history of fan painting, fans as symbols of status and wealth, an introduction to the Museum’s new upper floor displays and a chance to learn more about the Grade II* Listed Georgian buildings which house the Museum.
The talks commence at 12.00hrs and then every 45 minutes until 16.00hrs. A schedule will be available to view in the Events section of our website prior to each event.
* The dates of our monthly Curator in Residence event are liable to change. Please check the Events section prior to any planned visit to avoid disappointment.
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Upcoming Events
In Celebration! The Darkling Heart
Friday 11th October 2019, 7:30pm
Advance booking is now open for the preview of The Darkling Heart, an original play depicting the remarkable relationship between Thomas and Emma Hardy by Wayne Adrian Drew.
In Celebration! The Secret Life of the Georgian Garden
Wednesday 17th October 2019, 2:00pm
Book now for The Secret Life of the Georgian Garden an illustrated talk by garden historian, Dr Kate Felus.
In Celebration! In Pursuit of the Dream
Monday 18th November 2019, 7:00pm
An enchanting Chinese Opera performance by acclaimed artist Kathy Hall.
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