Really enjoyed our visit and learnt a lot about Samuel Johnson's life and works. Friendly, helpful staff and quite a lot to see, certainly enough to occupy an hour or …
Really enjoyed our visit. It was fascinating to see so many objects owned by Dr Johnson in the house he was born and lived in. The short film telling the …
5 floors packed with fascinating information and details, relating to Johnson and his time. The history boards are well set out and the information panels are clear and interesting. We …
Very interesting, great museum and free! Loved it definitely would recommend for any history or book nerds!Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More
A very interesting and historic building and museum. Well kept and full of artifacts and exhibits . Staff helpful and informative . Also a good video screened history of Dr. …
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Good you can right your own name or anything you like with real ink and quick has loads of books and is good if you want to learn about Johnson
Situated in the centre of Lichfield, this is a lovely little museum. There is a lot of history across several rooms. The rooms are only accessible by stairs. Free entry.
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Well presented quaint informative museum. Started with clear engaging video of his life. Then all other rooms of his birthplace showed his life works & story.Visited on Weekday Wait time …
A very interesting and free place to visit, I really appreciated the remarkably friendly gentleman who was happy to share information about almost everything related to Lichfield and Dr. Johnson. …
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Great place to find out about the celebrated literary giant who gave us A Dictionary of the English Language, not the first but definitely the best of its time in …
This is a really lovely museum full of interesting and well laid out information and artefacts detailing the life of Johnson. The house itself is fascinating and the staff very …
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Free to enter, Great place to visit and has some things that the kids can doVisited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More
Can across this by chance, and very pleased I did. A friendly welcome, and excellent introductory film covering Johnson's life. Not a big place, but the Johnson Society have tried …
Great place to visit throughlly enjoyed looking around and learnt alotWait time No wait Reservation recommended Not sure …More
The museum is fairly small but is beautifully presented and is very interesting. There was a film showing in one of the rooms giving you information about the life of …
Fascinating building and a warm welcome on enteringVisited on Weekend Wait time No wait …More
We had a lovely visit here with our guests from Canada. Even though I’ve lived in Lichfield for a few years I had never been in before. The person who …
Museum over three floors, alot stairs and not ideal for someone who couldn't use the stairs sadly.Visited on Public holiday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More
An interesting place to visit. Set out over a number of floors that some might find difficult. Staff friendly and helpful.Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …
Free to enter. Worth a visit for an hour.Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait …More
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