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A Change To Timings

11th June 20241,368 views

The Fan Museum will be making a change to it’s opening hours over the coming months, as a consequence of recent in-house staff changes.

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A Focus on Paris Extension

16th May 20241,423 views

‘A Focus on Paris’ exhibition extended to 17th August 2024


Focusing on Paris as a cultural hub of inventiveness and entrepreneurship, this captivating exhibition of around 90 fans shows Paris as a city at the cutting edge of artistic craft, aviation and fashion.

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May 2023

27th April 20232,714 views

We have been delighted by the success of our topical exhibition, Coronations & Celebrations, which has drawn visitors from far and wide to enjoy some very special collection pieces here at The Fan Museum. May is, of course, the month of the big event that inspired this exhibition, and so here are some updates on what to expect from us over the next few weeks.

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Sephardi Voices UK Interview Mrs Hélène Alexander MBE

13th October 20222,334 views

Sephardi Voices UK was founded with the mission to record the experiences of the Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews from the Middle East, North Africa and Iran who settled in the UK. Our filmed interviews document the fascinating history, rich culture and vibrant traditions of the communities our interviewees left behind.

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Fan Making Workshops Recommence

29th July 20222,495 views

Our hugely popular fan-making workshops relaunch this season for the first time since March 2020!

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Hélène Alexander’s Memoirs

10th June 20222,512 views

A Life of Ups and Downs is now available to purchase at The Fan Museum for £25.00 per copy.

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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
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The museum will be closed on 23rd and 30th August, due to shortage of staff.

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