Sir John Soane’s Museum

Sir John Soane (1753-1837) was one of England's greatest architects. Soane designed his own house on Lincoln's Inn Fields, 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. According to his instructions, and protected with an Act of Parliament, the house became a public museum after his death for the benefit of 'students and amateurs of art and architecture'. 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. London tour gives many options to its visitors to see the London and famous London attractions. Every year millions of tourist visit London and enjoy the London tourist attractions.

By 1827, when John Britton published the first description of the Museum, Soanfor e's collection was being referred to as an 'Academy of Architecture'.Sir John Soane's Museum comprises his collections and personal effects, acquired between the 1780s and his death in 1837. There are many things to do in London with children also, like visiting famous London museums

There are many things to do in London with children also, like visiting famous London museums Soane’s Museum collection consist of Medieval antiquities, Renaissance antiquities, Casts, Oriental objects, Time pieces, Furniture , Stainted Glass, Paintings , Picture Frames etc. John Soane's Museum organises several exhibitions, education programmes, Photographic Services, Audio tours etc.

John Soane’s Museum conducts various programmes for Schools and Colleges, Children’s Workshops, Adult Art Workshops, Summer School, Audio Tours, Holiday Activities, and Group Visits etc. The museum also conducts New Sone Education Internship Programme. The Museum is offering placements for those wishing to pursue a career in Museum Education. The museum is able to supply photographs (B/W and colour) and to hire colour transparencies of the Museum and of objects and drawings in the collection.Visitors can learn more about the museum, and enhance your visit around the Soane, by listening to an Audio Tour.

In short it will be a fun-filled visit for all age groups. Sights and sounds of London is the best way enjoy your trip and make it memorable for lifetime.


Visitor Information:


Opening Times

Sir John Soane's Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10-5pm when admission is free*.

There is a special candlelit opening on the first Tuesday evening of each month, 6-9pm. No advance booking.

There is a Museum tour each Saturday at 11.00am; tickets are on sale from 10.30am and cost £5.

Closed on Sunday,  Monday, Bank holidays and Christmas Eve.

Late Evening Opening 2010

The Museum is open between 6 and 9pm (last entry 8:30pm) on the first Tuesday of each month (see list below):
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