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.
Plan a visit to Sir John Soane's spectacular Drawing Office
Recently restored, the Drawing Office is the oldest surviving example of its kind and is now open to public tours for the first time in its 200-year history.
This remarkable space also hosts two Artists-in-Residence each year, ensuring Soane's legacy of creativity continues at the heart of his Museum.
Whats on
Haunted Houses family drop-in workshop
Let's get creative this Halloween, crafting a haunted house decoration inspired by the Soane's spooky stained-glass windows! Our family workshops are free to attend and there's no need to book; just drop in during your visit to the Museum.
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Meet Hanif Kara, our 2024 Soane Medallist
Each year, we award the Soane Medal to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of architecture. Kara, a structural engineer behind four Stirling Prize-winning buildings, will give his Soane Medal Lecture at the Royal Academy on 26 November.