Museum · Bloomsbury, London

Sir John Soane's Museum

Sir John Soane's Museum
Photo: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The museum preserves the house exactly as Soane left it in 1837. Rooms contain thousands of drawings, paintings, and ancient objects. Visitors should note the narrow passages and the sarcophagus of Seti I in the basement.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of London in Four Days

Visiting Sir John Soane's Museum: what to know

Tickets
Free entry. Donations accepted.
Time needed
One to two hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Five minute walk from Holborn station.

London itineraries with Sir John Soane's Museum

Day 4 of London in Four Days

Soane's Museum and Seven Dials

How Sir John Soane's Museum fits into a day.
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Sir John Soane's Museum FAQs

Do I need to book tickets?

No booking required for standard visits. Some special tours need advance reservation.

Is photography allowed inside?

Photography is permitted without flash in most areas.

What are the opening hours?

Open Wednesday to Sunday. Check the museum website for current times.

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