Collections | Sir John Soane's Museum

‘Blue stars and white, and blood-red light’: Fireworks in Georgian Britain

Produced as a companion to Georgian Illuminations, this online exhibition explores the origins, technologies and uses of fireworks in the Georgian period.

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.

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.

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.

Joseph Michael Gandy: Soane’s favourite draughtsman

Frances Sands discusses J M Gandy's career as a draughtsman for Sir John Soane.

Royal visits to Sir John Soane's Museum in the 20th century

Sir John Soane’s Museum was honoured by several Royal visits during the course of the 20th century, and today, as we are about to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of our present Queen, HM Elizabeth II, seems a good moment to dig into our archives and explore royal reactions to the Soane.

Applications open for new artist residencies in Sir John Soane's historic Drawing Office

We are inviting creatives to take part in Artist at Soane, a special new residency for artists, architects and designers to mark the restoration of Soane’s unique Drawing Office.

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.

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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