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Sir John Soane's Museum

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About Sir. John Soane's Museum:
Sir John Soane was an architect and avid collector of antiquities and art. He merged 3 houses on Lincoln's Inn Fields to be his home and museum which he left to the nation in 1837. Expect to be stunned by the building itself as well as the exhibits which include the sarcophagus of Seti I in the crypt and Hogarth paintings in the picture gallery. An absolute treasure trove and well worth a visit.
Address:
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3BP
Location map
Nearest Tube Station:
Holborn

Use Journey Planner to plan your route via public transport.

Telephone:
020 7440 4263
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm

First Tuesday evening of every month: 6-9pm candlelit opening.

Closed Sundays, Mondays, Bank Holidays, and Christmas Eve (24 December).

Admission:
Free.

There is a Museum tour each Saturday at 11.00am; tickets are on sale from 10.30am and cost £5.

Queuing:
The museum is literally full of exhibits so has to limit visitor numbers. You may be asked to queue outside, especially at busy times such as Saturdays. Plan to visit early (opens 10am).
No Buggies or Large Bags:
The museum cannot accommodate buggies/prams/pushchairs as the aisles are narrow. Buggies can be left in the porch, at owner's own risk.

No large bags or suitcases permitted due to small size of the museum. All bags are subject to security checks.

Free Downloadable Guided Tours:
You can download free guided tours from the museum website. Do listen to the introduction to the museum by Stephen Fry whose enthusiasm is infectious.
Official Museum Website:
www.soane.org
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