This exhibition seeks to show the relationship between fans and their boxes with examples coming from many countries and time periods.
This exhibition seeks to show the relationship between fans and their boxes with examples coming from many countries and time periods. Whether the boxes are simply holders of fans, or an integral part of the fan itself, ‘Boxed In, Fanned Out’ features outstanding examples from The Fan Museum’s collection including elaborately decorated lacquer boxes from China, handmade paper tubes from eighteenth century Europe and elegant custom-made cases complementing their contents.

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The Fan Museum
12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, London, SE10 8ER
020 8305 1441
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Wednesday to Saturday, 11h00 to 17h00. Last admissions at 16h30 each day.
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The Fan Museum is closed on public holidays and closes annually in January.
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