The Fan Museum houses two collections of international renown: the Hélène Alexander Collection of fans, fan leaves & associated materials (formed & privately owned by the Museum’s founder) and The Fan Museum Trust Collection comprising gifts, bequests, and major acquisitions.

Gathered from across the World & encompassing more than 1,000 years of fan history & culture, together the two collections exceed 7,000 objects. Collection highlights include works by fine artists such as Paul Gauguin, a rare Elizabethan-period fan, Japanese Court fans & a spectacular Fabergé fan incorporating gold work and enameling. The collections are further enriched with examples of period costume, fan making tools & materials, catalogues and rare books.