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Discover the extraordinary home and museum of Sir John Soane, renowned neoclassical architect and collector. We're open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 to 5. Book your timed tickets or highlights tour today.
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Soane LatesSoane Lates: Gods, Myth and Ritual
25 Feb 2022
The myths of ancient Greece and Rome come to life in this special Late at Sir John Soane’s Museum. At this immersive event, visit this spectacular Museum after dark, as the spaces transform into an imaginative version of the ancient afterlife.
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The historic house, museum and library of 19th century architect Sir John Soane – now made digital. Get closer than ever before to its fascinating objects and see its eclectic rooms in a new light.
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Latest Blogs
- 20 Dec 2021
Hell in the Library: Soane and the works of Dante
To mark the 700th anniversary of the death of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri and the closing weeks of Pablo Bronstein: Hell in its Heyday, this blog will look at the various editions of Dante’s epic poem La Divina Commedia in Soane’s library, concentrating on the first part of the poem, the Inferno, which describes Dante’s journey through Hell.
Read more... - 15 Nov 2021
A Web of Interconnections: Soane’s Election as a Fellow of the Royal Society, 15 November 1821
Two hundred years ago today, Sir John Soane joined a very exclusive club. Find out more about his election to the Royal Society.
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Latest News
- 20 Jan 2022
Lord Sassoon appointed as new Chair of the Board of Trustees
Sir John Soane’s Museum has appointed Lord Sassoon as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Lord Sassoon will begin his five-year term on 1st February 2022, following the tenure of outgoing Chair, Guy Elliott.
Read more... - 21 Dec 2021
Sir John Soane's Museum to temporarily close
Due to the current peak in COVID infections, we can no longer staff the Museum safely and effectively – and the safety of our colleagues and visitors is our top priority.
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