The Art of Fans Exhibition

15 Nov 2025 ‐

14 Dec 2025

11:00 am ‐ 2:00 pm

Entry fee at the door:

National Trust Member – $5
Adult – $10
Concession – $8
Child (under 15 years old) – Free

The Art of Fans Exhibition

Step into a world of beauty, culture at The Art of Fans at Ayers House — a captivating exhibition celebrating one woman’s lifelong passion for the delicate and expressive hand fan.

Discover the Marjorie Ellen Annison Collection, featuring fans from around the world that tell stories of artistry, craftsmanship, and fashion across centuries. Donated to the National Trust of South Australia in 2021 by Marjorie’s daughter, this collection stands as a heartfelt tribute to her mother’s love of travel and collecting.

Entry fee at the door:

National Trust Member – $5
Adult – $10
Concession – $8
Child (under 15 years old) – Free

 

Exhibition dates & Times

Saturday 15th of November 2025 – 11am to 2pm
Presentation by Sandy Whitelaw, Costume Collection Curator from 11am to 12pm
Ayers House, State Dining Room

 

Sunday 23rd November 2025 – 11am to 2pm
Presentation by Sandy Whitelaw, Costume Collection Curator from 11am to 12pm
Ayers House, State Dining Room

 

Saturday 6th of December 2025 – 11am to 2pm
Presentation by Sandy Whitelaw, Costume Collection Curator from 11am to 12pm
Ayers House, State Dining Room

 

Sunday 14th of December 2025- 11am to 2pm
Presentation by Sandy Whitelaw, Costume Collection Curator from 11am to 12pm
Ayers House, State Dining Room

 

Other key dates:

Grand Opening Night
Thursday 13th of November 2025, 7pm to 8:30pm
For more details and to book your tickets online, please click on the link below
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1902509780969?aff=oddtdtcreator 

 

 

 

Ayers House - State Dining Room

The Art of Fans Exhibition

Address:

288 North Terrace, Adelaide SA

Phone:
08 8202 9200
Email:
bookings@nationaltrustsa.org.au
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