Welcome to Sir John Soane's Museum
Discover the extraordinary house and museum of Sir John Soane, one of the greatest English architects, who built and lived in it two centuries ago. The museum has been kept as it was at the time of his death in 1837, and displays his vast collection of antiquities, furniture, sculptures, architectural models and paintings.
We're open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 to 5. Entry is free and you can visit by walking in on the day. Joining a highlights tour, or visiting as a group of eight or more, requires advanced booking.
Enjoy the Museum after hours
Explore the Museum on one of our exclusive Twilight Tours.
Delve deeper into the stories and design of this unique Museum with our expert guides who bring the vast and eclectic collections to life.
Whats on
Sketching at the Soane: Drawing Workshop
Join us for a special drawing workshop in celebration of our current exhibition, Richard Rogers: Talking Buildings. Your day will begin with a rare opportunity to draw in our Exhibition Galleries, followed by a guided session in our dedicated Art Studio to develop a multi-layered, mixed media drawing.
Support the future of the Museum
Sir John Soane’s Museum is the smallest of the National Museums and we now welcome more visitors than ever before; free of charge, to learn, enjoy and be inspired by the story of Sir John Soane, his house and collection. Your support is vital in ensuring that this continues.