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The Fan Museum announces November 2021 Reopening

29th October 20211,183 views

Following an extended period of closure, The Fan Museum is pleased to announce its reopening to the public on Wednesday 10 November 2021.

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Mapping London’s Fan Makers

30th September 20211,094 views

The Fan Museum is pleased to announce the launch of ‘Mapping London’s Fan Makers’ on the Layers of London website.

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Talking Fans: Autumn/Winter 2021

20th August 20211,003 views

Talking Fans: The Fan Museum Digital Talks, Autumn/Winter 2021

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The Fan Museum is Recruiting

21st July 2021855 views

Our small, award-winning museum requires a General Manager and a House Manager to join the team.

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The Fan Museum at 30: Digital Lecture Series

6th April 20211,083 views

2021 marks 30 years since The Fan Museum first opened to the public. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the Museum is launching a series of free-to-attend online talks, each exploring a different aspect of the Museum’s extensive archive of fan-themed exhibitions.

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Murder at the Museum! Wayne A. Drew’s latest sell-out novel.

12th January 2021825 views

STOP PRESS!  First edition paperbacks of Wayne A. Drew’s latest thriller novel, ‘Murder at the Museum’, featuring The Fan Museum’s director Hélène Alexander as a leading character, are about to sell out via our online gift shop!

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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
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  • Senior citizens
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  • Friends of The Horniman
  • Friends of The Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Staff/Volunteers of the National Maritime Museum
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THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED TODAY, TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2025, DUE TO EXHIBITION INSTALL. 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU BACK TO THE MUSEUM TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2025, FROM 11:00AM AS USUAL. 

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