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A Breeze From Heaven: Biblical Fans

August 21st - December 19th 2024

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A Breeze from Heaven

Biblical Fans

 

21st August – 19th December 2024

 

An exhibition featuring mainly English & Dutch fans from the 18th century that depict biblical stories, most of them from the Old Testament.

 

Moses striking the rock, c. 1680, LDFAN2024.1

 

Amongst the few French fans included, there are three spectacular 21st century ‘Adam and Eve’ fans, made by a contemporary French fan maker, Frederick Gay.

 

Frederick Gay, Adam and Eve, 2007, HA Collection 1906

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Museum Admission Pricing

Adults: £5.00
Children (age 7-16): £3.00
Family ticket (up to 2 Adults and up to 3 Children, also 1 Adult and 4 Children): £10.00
Concessions: £3.00
  • Students (with vaild student card)
  • Senior citizens
  • English Heritage
  • Friends of The Horniman
  • Friends of The Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Staff/Volunteers of the National Maritime Museum
Free Entry for…

Children under 7, Disabled visitors and carers, Art Fund Members and London Pass Members

Wednesday Special:

Free entry for senior citizens.

Please note that the discounts listed above cannot be applied when visitors are part of a large group visit or guided tour group.  Please click here for further details.

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