Small collection of fans, beautifully displayed in a lovely 18th century house. There is a small collection of fans on the ground floor and a gift shop. Upstairs is another collection showcased in two rooms which are open plan. You can view everything very quickly. Think the £5 is a little expensive for the amount of items on view but with property prices in the area and staffing they will probably need to charge that amount. However, if you are a fan of fans you'll appreciate it. There is a small tea room out the back. I didn't have time to visit but it looked cute. I've posted a few pictures of the museum. I have given 3 stars because there isn't much to see but it is in a nice house and quirky so pop in if you are passing by.

We had our civil wedding ceremony at the Fan Museum on 16th September 2023 and it was exactly what we’d hoped for. Our main (and larger) wedding was due to be held in Lisbon the following week, meaning we needed somewhere in London to hold a short, intimate civil ceremony to make our marriage legal. Our local Registry Office was due to be renovated on our intended wedding date and most other venues only offered package deals (inclusive of meal and drinks packages which we didn’t need). The Fan Museum however was perfect for us. We were able to hire the room on an hourly basis, in a beautiful setting and still fit in 30 of our closest friends and family. The staff were absolutely lovely, particularly Sophie who made sure everything was in order on the day. We had the perfect day in a relaxed and beautiful setting and are grateful we found this little gem when we did. We honestly could not have asked for more. Thank you to everyone at the Fan Museum and sorry it’s taken so long to write this review!

Very fascinating place located in greenwich. I was amazed and awed by the exquisite collection of fans. It was like a window to the old world. The charming fans and the delicate work on them is something to observe. This place is very beautiful and should definitely be visited. See the orangery. You can buy some fancy things at the in house store. Just mind blowing.

FANtastic museum! If you thought like me, that fans are only those made from paper when you were young , then you were very wrong. I was blown away to learn about the history of fans and the variety of these beautiful and elegant masterpieces. The collection has fans made out even from turtle shells or very rare feathers. Apart from receiving awards from aboard, the museum is linked even to the queen through the fans they provided to her. The staff is extremely friendly and will assist and answer any question you may have, especially the manager, who is an awesome guy. They also have an orangery where you can enjoy a cup of tea but you need to book it in advance. Toilets are free to use. A small shop will provide exciting souvenirs. The ticket is only £5 and you will receive a useful audio guide.

Charming little museum - for £5 this is good value. We spent about 20 min but if you are near the Greenwich park or observatory and you like fans it's a delightful side trip.

Fantastische Kollektion von alten Fächern. Einige antike Stücke beispielsweise ein japanisches Fächerblatt aus dem 13 Jhdt. oder ein Fächer von Elisabeth I. Die Orangerie die normalerweise eine kleine Teestube beherbergt hatte leider geschlossen. Das Personal des Museums war extrem freundlich und zuvorkommend. Der Eintritt im September 2019 beträgt 5 Pfund und ist im Londonpass inbegriffen

It was a really beautiful and informative place - it costs a few pounds for a ticket, but it’s worth it and you get a free audio guide tour with it. There weren’t many people there at the time, but I still had some nice conversations about the fans with two friendly ladies

Unbelievable place. Unbelievable collection. Worth visiting, the lady that owns the place is there, charming lady with lots of knowledge. Nice to find a museum for 5 pounds with so much history. Highly recommended.

Spent about an hour here, it was such a lovely experience! Staff were friendly aswell There are so many beautiful fans to see alongside listening to an audio guide and reading the infoboxes on the side - learned quite a lot today £5 is also a good deal for this place :) It's a lot smaller than most mainstream galleries/museums, but there's still quite a few things to see. You don't have to prebook in advance which is also great If you're a lover of fans/rococo history/ beautiful things and you've got an hour to spare, this place is definitely worth it Definitely coming here again with family 🙂👍🏼

Cool small museum specializing in fan- it’s the only fan museum in the world. Has a permanent exhibition in the ground and a variant in the first. The tea / orangery is very cool as well. Worth a visit

Great place to visit especially when it rains. National Trust members get in for half price. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea down stairs in the Orangery for only £8.

Small but lovely museum with great display of beautiful items. Comprised of 2 rooms, but don't let it fool you, it's a mine of knowledge about fans! The staff was very friendly and helpful and so easy to talk to! There is also very nice gift shop.

One of the cheapest places in London to get high tea, dining area was very nice. Beautiful artwork, very nice/attentive waitresses, ALL the food was DELICIOUS. Museum itself was a little dull, only takes about 10ish minutes to go through & you paid for it so why not.

Most underrated museum in London, stunning examples of Fans through different periods and a delightful cafe underneath in the Orangery with the best high tea i've had. Great value for money!

We recently held our wedding ceremony at the Fan Museum’s Orangery. The room is perfect for an intimate wedding and everyone loved it. Sophie has been superb in preparing for the event and made sure everything runs smoothly on the day itself. Thanks a lot for having us. Happy to recommend!

I'm so happy I've picked Orangery to hold my wedding lunch reception. It is beautifully decorated, food is nice and the staff are really helpful and nice. I was even lucky enough to have the sun with me on the day. Everything is just perfect! We'll sure come again for our anniversary :D

I have up to now only seen fans as props in period dramas. Visiting this museum has introduced me to a fascinating world! As well as the wonderful artefacts on display, the amazing staff make this a wonderful experience. As well as having an awesome knowledge their enthusiasm makes this a truly memorable visit. Many thanks for a lovely afternoon!

Fans aren't just for keeping cool. They can be art! This museum has lots of pretty fans from different places and times. See if you can find the fanciest one.

Lovely building. Fascinating and beautiful exhibits. Friendly and informative volunteers. Well worth a visit.

Fascinating about the history of flags. Some beautiful examples. An hour ample time for a visit. Shop has some pretty algifts and modern books to learn about fans. Glad I visited.

Very quaint little museum with frequently changing exhibitions. The staff were all very helpful and the audio guide was very informative. Probably takes no more than an hour to see everything.

The place is very nice and the people working there are very helpful and friendly. The exhibits on the first floor are also narrated and you can listen about their story and how they’re made.

I absolutely love fans. I'm fans' biggest fan. Doesn't get any better than this. Can't believe I was in touching distance of so many majestic and thought-provoking fans. I hadn't been that excited since I saw the sock exhibition the other week. Awe inspiring.

My friend had already paid in advance for us to be told when we got there that part of the museum was closed for a fan workshop. The café was also closed. I thought it rather cheeky of the museum to charge her and then tell us that half the museum was closed off when we got there. The shopkeeper was also a little stuffy and stuck up. I found the place rather disappointing and pretentious. I wouldn't recommend it if you are not a monarchist or if you do not enjoy the fact that it reeks of colonialism.

A lovely quaint museum away from the noise of London. Saw many beautiful fans and learnt a lot about the history of the different types. They also had an exhibition on upstairs about Royal fans and it was lovely to see it through the ages and how glamorous ornamental fans can be. They have a free audio guide which was brilliantly designed and very informative. Would recommend if you have the time in Greenwich.

The theme for this exhibition was 'Coronations and Celebrations'. It was amazing. It was worth going there. The staff members are all very friendly and welcoming. There is also a gift shop, I bought a fan bookmark

Lovely little museum tucked away in Greenwich, really recommend if you’re looking for something unique to do. I needed to visit here for some university work I’ve been doing and it was perfect for what I needed. Lovely staff.

a unique museum in greenwich, close to greenwich market

Absolutely gorgeous exhibition of fans in a beautiful Georgian House. Had not expected it to be so special, many of the fans are works of art. Also delightful and friendly staff. Wish I had not waited so long to visit, it will be on my regular tour of London galleries from now on.

Disappointed not to find more Spanish fans. Fir a real enthusiast I'd suggest the fan display at the Alcázar of Seville. Also their cafe is now closed.

Interesting museum with lots of cool facts and beautiful fans. Can get round it in about 45 minutes, but worth having tea here too as the orangery is delightful and the food very yummy

A real treasure trove. This is a delight and if you get the chance to visit their exhibitions are informative and like works of art.