Specialist Tour | Canton Fans and Fashion
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Tuesday 5th Aug 2025
2:30pm
- Age
- All ages
Canton fans, created for export to the Western world, are considered a unique form of craftsmanship combining Eastern and Western traditions in an intriguing way. It makes them one of the many luxuries China has exported to the world throughout history. These highly decorative fans, often selling for hundreds or thousands of pounds at auction houses, were extremely popular accessories in the 18th and 19th centuries. Join our Curator of Chinese Art Yupin Chung and Curator of Dress and Textiles Rebecca Quinton for a fascinating tour looking at a selection of high-quality fans made in Canton, the present-day Guangzhou, to explore the link between two cultures.
Image: Hundred Faces Fan, about 1850-70. © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection.
2.30-3.30pm
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
FREE but limited to 15 spaces. Book your place by emailing glmuseumsadminbookingshub@glasgowlife.org.uk with the name and date of the tour your would like to attend.
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Accessible toilets
Approximately 14m from the main entrance. Available during opening hours. No key required. Situated on the ground floor near reception and on tour routes around building.
Assistance dogs
Hearing loop
Hearing loop available within venue.
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Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair access to all public areas using the lifts.
Baby changing
Baby Changing is available on the ground floor near to reception.
Baby feeding
Cloakroom
Free lockers available to visitors.
Parking
Free car parking is available on site, including 5 designated accessible bays.
Photography and video recording
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By Train
GMRC is a short walk from Nitshill train station, and can be reached by turning right onto Nitshill Road and walking under the bridge towards Wiltonburn Road on your right. Turn right again onto Woodhead Road. Trains run regularly between Nitshill and Glasgow Central train station.
By Bus
First Bus service 57 stops near the venue.