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Sir John Soane's Museum

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The house and museum of Sir John Soane, renowned neo-classical architect. Home to an eclectic collection of art, architecture and all manner of treasures!

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Sir John Soane, R.A., architect, was born in 1753, the son of a bricklayer, and died after a long and distinguished career, in 1837.

Soane designed his house to live in, but also as a setting for his antiquities and his works of art. After the death of his wife (1815), he lived alone, constantly adding to and rearranging his collections. Having been deeply disappointed by the conduct of his two sons, one of whom survived him, he determined to establish the house as a museum to which ‘amateurs and students’ should have access.

The Museum is a building of outstanding originality, with its picturesque vistas and inventive handling of light and space. He filled it with a remarkable collection of art, sculpture, books, drawings and models. The collection includes paintings by Hogarth, Canaletto, Turner and Reynolds; antique sculpture; plaster casts; architectural models and an Egyptian sarcophagus. The objects are arranged in a labyrinth of top-lit spaces, decorated with hundreds of mirrors.

Address: 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields , London WC2A 3BP, XGL, GB
Phone: 020 7405 2107
State: XGL
City: London
Zip Code: WC2A 3BP

opening times

Tuesday: 10:00-17:00
Wednesday: 10:00-17:00
Thursday: 10:00-17:00
Friday: 10:00-17:00
Saturday: 10:00-17:00


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Reviews
A fascinating, eclectic museum, quite unlike any other! The staff and volunteers are wonderful at explaining the various artefacts and seem genuinely enthusiastic about everything on show. I recommend this museum to any friends visiting from out-of-town, it really is a marvel, a treasure chest of history and art.
The museum has very rich collection. Entrance is free. You can see some Hogart's masterpieces and Turner's. There are various of sculptures. Also, the interior architecture of house is amazing. You should add your visit list.
This is the best house museum in London and a fantastic experience for all ages. Some truly beautiful artifacts on display and wonderful architecture.
Would expect little more information about this great architect... But place is great
Fantastic use of space, you'd never know there was so many artifacts crammed into one tiny building. Not sure how this will survive, post-covid, but I really hope it does
One of my favourite museums, such an interesting place to visit, and really enjoyed the exhibition of drawings. If you are a film buff you will really enjoy seeing the rooms used in numerous films. Lovely staff.
One of the most beautiful places I have visited in London- incredibly unique space, and really lovely staff. Highly recommend!
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