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HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits The Fan Museum
On the morning of Tuesday 17 February 2015, The Fan Museum welcomed a fourth visit from HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, a Patron of the museum since 2009.
Her Royal Highness joined museum Director Mrs Hélène Alexander and curator Jacob Moss for a guided tour of the current exhibition, ‘Waterloo: Life & Times’. The Duchess also received a brief lesson in fan conservation by conservator Yuki Burt, who was busy repairing the damaged ribbon of an ivory brisé fan from the museum’s collection.
Read MoreTeaching History in 100 Objects
The Fan Museum is pleased to announce that a fan from it collections has made it onto the Teaching History with 100 Objects list.
Read MoreAnnouncing Open House 2013
On Saturday 21st September 2013 The Fan Museum will once again be taking part in Open House London.
Read MoreCommunity Open Day
On Saturday 27th July 2013 The Fan Museum is holding a Local Community Open Day with the aim of encouraging residents from nearby boroughs to visit the museum.
Read MoreRoyal Greenwich Fan
The Fan Museum’s patron, The Duchess of Cornwall, recently gave our Royal Greenwich fan the royal seal of approval.
Read MoreLondon Volunteer Awards 2012
London is a city which is renowned for its cultural and artistic diversity. Hosting more museums than any other major city, we are privileged to be able to enjoy these Wunderkammern of knowledge, both large and small. But without the generous help of volunteers, who give their time, dedication, enthusiasm and knowledge, many smaller museums would struggle to survive.
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Upcoming Events
In Celebration! In Pursuit of the Dream
Monday 18th November 2019, 7:00pm
An enchanting Chinese Opera performance by acclaimed artist Kathy Hall.
In Celebration! Looking-Glass River
Friday 6th December 2019, 7:30pm
A new play about Robert Louis Stevenson.
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