Opening times
Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 - 17.00
Last entry at 16.30
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays
Admission is free
Sir John Soane's Museum
Welcome to the historic house, museum and library of distinguished 19th century architect Sir John Soane. At Soane’s request, the house has been left untouched since his death – almost 180 years ago.
It’s an intimate, atmospheric place, designed by Soane himself, and filled with his exceptional collection of famous artworks, sculptures, furniture and artefacts.
Our newly-restored spaces are now open.
Opening times
Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 - 17.00
Last entry at 16.30
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays
Christmas 2016: Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day. Open 27 - 31 December 10:00 - 18:00
Admission is free
Getting here
Find us at 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3BP.
By Tube
Holborn (for Central and Piccadilly lines) is less than a five-minute walk away, while Temple (for the Circle and District lines) is 15 minutes away.
By bus
Buses 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 521, and X68 stop on Kingsway. Buses 8, 25, and 242 stop on High Holborn.
By bike
Stop at Sardinia Street and Portugal Street docking stations for Santander Cycles, or park your own bike in Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
By car
We are in the congestion charge zone, with a small number of pay-and-display parking in Lincoln’s Inn Fields and a few green-badge bays.
What's on
ExhibitionsBelow Stairs
13 Sep 2016 to 28 Jan 2017
To celebrate the opening of the Soane's Regency-era kitchens, four leading UK designers exhibit their work in these previously unseen spaces.
Treasures
Discover our most spectacular objects
Sir John Soane, Aged 76 by Sir Thomas Lawrence
This portrait of Soane is perhaps one of the most memorable items in our collection. Hanging above the fireplace of the Library-Dining Room - the first room visitors enter - he seems to be looking out over his creation, welcoming people into his home and masterpiece.
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Latest News
- 12 Sep 2016
We're thrilled to announce the completion of our 7-year programme of restoration. From Tuesday 13 September, newly-restored spaces can be seen by visitors for the first time.
Read more... - 17 May 2016
Sir John Soane’s Museum welcomes Director Bruce Boucher
The Museum is delighted to welcome Dr Bruce Boucher, who has begun his new role as Director of the Soane.
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