Sir John Soane's Museum
Wheelchair accessible
A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities, curiosities, and architectural drawings, housed in the former residence of architect Sir John Soane.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Museum in the former home of architect Sir John Soane, preserved as it was at his death in 1837.
๐ŸŽจ Houses vast collections of antiquities, art, and architectural drawings.

Why Go

โœจ Explore a unique architectural masterpiece with historic interiors.
๐Ÿบ Discover a treasure trove of art, sculptures, and antiquities.
๐Ÿ‘‘ See the sarcophagus of Egyptian pharaoh Seti I and Hogarth paintings.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Benefit from knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Why Avoid

โณ Expect potential queues and delayed entry due to popularity and limited space.
๐ŸŽ’ Large bags, suitcases, and bikes are not permitted; cloakroom is limited.
โœ๏ธ Sketching is not allowed inside the museum.

Tips

๐ŸŽง Use headphones for the free Bloomberg Connects digital guide.
๐Ÿ“ธ Photography is allowed, but no flash, filming, tripods, or large cameras.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Consider a Highlights Tour to guarantee entry at a specific time.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Entry is free for all visitors.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, open on bank holidays.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Limited pay-and-display and green-badge parking in Lincolnโ€™s Inn Fields (congestion charge zone).

๐Ÿšป Toilets

Wheelchair accessible public toilets available.

โ™ฟ Accessibility

Accessible lift inside, steps with handrails to entrance. Hearing loop, braille, and large print information available.

Last updated 10 days ago

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