Opening times
Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00
Last entry at 16:30
Open on Bank Holidays
Entry is free
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.
Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00
Last entry at 16:30
Open on Bank Holidays
Entry is free
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.
Celebrate London’s legendary relationship with Gin, from Hogarthian excess to high society cocktails, with our special Gin Late.
Join us for a tour of the specially lit surrounds of the Museum, taking in the Picture Room and colonnade of the Museum, complete with a Gin cocktail and talks in our Drawing Rooms and Library Dining Room. There is also the chance to see the Museum's Hogarth 'Gin Lane' engraving, which will be on show for the evening.
The Shop offers a wide variety of books, maps and gifts for visitors to Sir John Soane’s Museum. Explore the online shop and have a look at our new products or come and see us in your next visit. Browse our shop >
New season of Soane Salons announced
Soane Salons return for a second season, with three new series of talks for Autumn Winter 18/19.
Launched in autumn 2017, Soane Salons offer a weekly platform to architects, designers and curators to explore and debate ideas surrounding contemporary architecture.
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