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The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum is a Lichfield museum illustrating the fascinating life and personality of biographer, novelist, poet and journalist - Samuel Johnson. If you're looking for things to do in Staffordshire and you enjoy history, please visit today. Admission is FREE and families and groups are welcome.
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In May 2024, evesr2024 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Now retired, I have discovered that there are some excellent small museums in this country. The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum must be right up there with, for example, 78 Derngate in Northampton, and other hidden gems of these islands.
The museum is housed in the old Johnson family home on Breadmarket Street. On the ground floor is a very good bookshop, incorporating a gift section. The three floors above cover Johnson’s life from childhood to death - including his dictionary and life in London. To say that the staff were knowledgeable on their subject is an understatement. I left wanting to know more about ‘Dr Johnson’ and the Georgians. As a result, I am planning a visit to the capital to explore ‘Dr Johnson’s London.’
If you are coming to Lichfield, then this museum is a must visit.
The museum is housed in the old Johnson family home on Breadmarket Street. On the ground floor is a very good bookshop, incorporating a gift section. The three floors above cover Johnson’s life from childhood to death - including his dictionary and life in London. To say that the staff were knowledgeable on their subject is an understatement. I left wanting to know more about ‘Dr Johnson’ and the Georgians. As a result, I am planning a visit to the capital to explore ‘Dr Johnson’s London.’
If you are coming to Lichfield, then this museum is a must visit.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2024, Coconutmilk G said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Museum is temporarily closed at the moment while Bookshop is still open.Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure …More
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Local Guides
Breadmarket St, Lichfield, Staffordshire., Ws13 6LG
Birthplace of our most famous Lichfieldian
Trent Valley Road, Lichfield, WS13 6EF
Local News and Updates
- 12th September 2014
The Samuel Johnson Museum in Lichfield is celebrating Samuel Johnson's 305th birthday on September 20th and you are invited.
The museum is housed in the old Johnson family home on Breadmarket Street. On the ground floor is a very good bookshop, incorporating a gift section. The three floors above cover Johnson’s life from childhood to death - including his dictionary and life in London. To say that the staff were knowledgeable on their subject is an understatement. I left wanting to know more about ‘Dr Johnson’ and the Georgians. As a result, I am planning a visit to the capital to explore ‘Dr Johnson’s London.’
If you are coming to Lichfield, then this museum is a must visit.