Fan Museum Tours and Tickets

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Fan Museum tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for senior citizens, students, and young visitors aged 7–16. Admission is free for disabled guests, their carers, and children 6 and under, and £10 for a family of up to five, including one or two adults.

No, the Fan Museum does not have a café. It’s home to the Orangery, a bright and airy space with beautiful garden views, which used to serve afternoon tea. Today, however, this is only available for private events, such as weddings, parties, and corporate entertaining.

No, you don’t normally need to book tickets for the Fan Museum in advance: Online tickets don’t have time slots and the museum is rarely busy. That said, reservations are a must for the popular fan-making workshops, which run in small groups on the first Saturday of each month.

Yes, you can buy a fan at the Fan Museum. There’s a small gift shop selling fans in European and Japanese styles, as well as fan-themed jewelry, scarves, and other accessories. You can also buy books about fans, many written and published by the museum’s founder.

Yes, the Fan Museum is accessible, with some limitations. The staff can provide a ramp for entry, though this is only 2 feet 8 inches (77 centimeters) wide, and unlock the elevator to other levels. Service dogs are welcome, audio guides are included, and text versions, including large-print, are available on request.