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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.
What's on
Soane LatesSoane Late: Gin Lane
In collaboration with Portobello Road Gin
26 May 2023
Join us after dark for this Soane Late, in collaboration with Portobello Road Gin, as we delve deeper into the stories and design of this unique Museum and celebrate London’s legendary relationship with Gin, from Hogarthian excess to high society cocktails, with our special Gin Late.
Enjoy a gin cocktail and curator talks in our Library-Dining Room as well as the chance to see the Museum's Hogarth 'Gin Lane' engraving, which will be on show for the evening.
Our current exhibition | The Architecture Drawing Prize
The Prize celebrates the art of drawing in three categories – hand-drawn, hybrid and digital – with extraordinary entries from around the world.
Discover the winners and shortlisted entries for the 2022 Prize, alongside fascinating insights into the practice of drawing in Soane's time.
Latest
Latest Blogs
- 05 Apr 2023
Celebrating the tercentenary of the birth of Sir William Chambers (1723 – 1796)
In this in-depth online exhibition, our Collections team delve deep into the Sir John Soane's collection of architectural drawings to explore the life and works of one of the most acclaimed architects of the later eighteenth century.
Read more... - 16 Dec 2022
A new critical edition cum catalogue of the Book of Architecture of John Thorpe
A guest blog by Dr. Manolo Guerci, introducing his important research into a rare and special tome from the Soane's collection, containing hundreds of drawings by legendary 16th and 17th century architect John Thorpe.
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Latest News
- 30 Dec 2022
Looking ahead to what's on at the Soane in 2023
The team at Sir John Soane’s Museum are delighted to share our 2023 exhibition and events programme, featuring ceramic reflections on a Hogarth masterpiece, fascinating insights into architects' houses, and a celebration of the forgotten art of Georgian illuminations.
Read more... - 29 Nov 2022
New documentary explores Sir John Soane’s collection of Indian calligraphy and paintings
Dr. Ursula Weekes, who is currently cataloguing Soane’s collection of works by Persian and Mughal artists, presents a fascinating introduction to these remarkable masterpieces, including an interview with historian William Dalrymple.
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