Local Reviews
In May 2025, Stoyan Dimitrov said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Fascinating museum, highly entertaining and informative. The lady at reception was so friendly, charming and knowledgeable. Visiting the house was a wonderful experience.
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In October 2024, cwg42 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A great place to visit. The house has a lot of exhibits and good information boards. The volunteer on duty was very nice - not only giving me a lot of detail about the house but also giving me a local map and a number of ideas of things to see and do on my visit to Lichfield.
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In September 2024, Jenny Tann said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Enjoyable visit. Good museum. Staff friendly. Film good about Samuel Johnson . Some of interactive displays did not work. Books and souvenirs for sale. Would benefit from a toilet on site.
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In September 2024, smiler1956 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Visited with my wife during a visit to Lichfield. Quite a surprise, and based around a book shop, this journey around the family home, explains the life and times of Samuel Johnson who arguably invented the English dictionary. Fascinating historical view of Victorian Life and free of charge. Well worth a visit.
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In August 2024, Joan Bennett said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Interesting but the traditional original old style steps are steep.
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In August 2024, Gigliola Rodrigues Mejías said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum is a delightful gem in Lichfield. Stepping inside feels like traveling back in time, offering a charming glimpse into the life of one of England's greatest literary figures. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting—a must-visit for any history or literature enthusiast! Plus, the entry is for free 🆓
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In August 2024, j0hnhill said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Visited with family from the USA and have to say having lived in Lichfield for two years we should have visited sooner.
The welcome we received brought us up to speed with everything Samuel Johnson and the house , so enthusiastic.
The house has five floors and no lift so if your mobility is poor consider before entering.
Excellent museum and supported by donations only, no admission charge.
The welcome we received brought us up to speed with everything Samuel Johnson and the house , so enthusiastic.
The house has five floors and no lift so if your mobility is poor consider before entering.
Excellent museum and supported by donations only, no admission charge.
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In August 2024, Anna W said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Kevin was super welcoming, he explained about the history of the house, the tour diagram of the house. What we could do in each room. He explained their were cats in rooms and gave us a check sheet.
We enjoyed dressing up, calligraphy, puzzles, climbing up all the stairs to visit the room and learning more about Samuel Johnson. Our daughter also received an Olympic medal. Thank you for a lovely morning. Kevin is amazing!
We enjoyed dressing up, calligraphy, puzzles, climbing up all the stairs to visit the room and learning more about Samuel Johnson. Our daughter also received an Olympic medal. Thank you for a lovely morning. Kevin is amazing!
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In August 2024, Brian Morrall said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A much bigger building than you first think. I spent about 90 minutes there, as there are 4 floors of information.<br>We didn't realise at first but there is a "way round" following the information boards, starting in the basement and working upwards.<br>To be honest I wasn't massively interested in SJ but it was quite interesting and worth learning about. The house itself is lovely and interesting with a view over the market. The book shop is okay and the lady there was informative and friendly.
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In August 2024, David Cobbin said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A lovely free museum (there is an honesty box to contribute if you wish) in the centre of Lichfield. Some interesting information about the life of this great man and a few artefacts including a copy of his original dictionary.
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