Local Reviews
In April 2018, PeruSaddler said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This place is somewhat Tardis-like; once you are inside there are a lot of rooms and a lot of stuff to read about too.
Staff are friendly and the events held on special occasions are well thought out.
Staff are friendly and the events held on special occasions are well thought out.
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In April 2018, 2014Jandy said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We visited this museum while in Lichfield and as we walked in we received a lovely welcome from the lady in the bookshop/entrance to the museum. She explained what we could see and left us to wander around the house at our own pace.
Lovely historic building filled with the history of Samuel Johnson including a short video to watch about his life.
Good information on each floor, things for the kids to do especially trying on the hats!
The bookshop on the ground floor has a variety of second-hand books too.
Lovely historic building filled with the history of Samuel Johnson including a short video to watch about his life.
Good information on each floor, things for the kids to do especially trying on the hats!
The bookshop on the ground floor has a variety of second-hand books too.
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In April 2018, Quixote said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
On entering the house, we were warmly welcomed by a very nice lady who explained the layout of the place and gave us recommendations on where to start. The house had a multitude of rooms over five floors and a plethora of fascinating objects. I particularly enjoyed interacting with the dictionary and spending time in the room in which Dr Johnson was born. I learned a huge amount and had a wonderful afternoon here. Highly recommended for anybody interested in history and for those who want to learn more about Lichfield itself as a cultural centre.
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In May 2018, AnnieAries said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
I live in Lichfield so love taking friends, visitors to the Museum. It always surprises people that it is free entry. Give a donation if you can as it helps with the upkeep of the museum. There is very helpful film to watch in one of the rooms which explains Dr. Samuel Johnson's life from his birth in 1709 to his death and burial in Westminster Abbey. Go to the top floor and see the 2 volumes of his original dictionary and a replica that you can actually touch and look up any word and see how Dr. Johnson describes that word. Children love this room!
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In May 2018, Janet H said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
To be honest I knew next to nothing about Samuel Johnson. This is another free museum and you are encouraged to make a donation to its upkeep. We were advised to go to the 1st floor and watch a short video about the various phases of the life of Samuel Johnson. Then to start in the basement and work our way up to the attic. Each room had several information boards with lots of interesting facts. There were interactive things to do and the usual dressing up box for the children. If you are not keen on going up all the stairs there is a laptop set up on the ground floor where you can explore the house without leaving your seat. An interesting visit.
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In May 2018, April H said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This place is great, I can't believe I've only just visited after living nearby for years! VERY enthusiastic man at the till/shop/entrance told us about the museum. He had made some of the children's toys dotted around which we enjoyed trying. There is stuff for adults and children and it was a great way to spend an hour.
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In May 2018, Adrian S said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
For free you can view the house that Johnson was born and raised in and learn much about this life. You can happily spend just a few minutes or several hours - and all for free.
Donations are well justified.
Donations are well justified.
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In May 2018, 1949etwall said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Have passed this many times- but today went in. Welcomed by a friendly guide who enthuses about the house, and who also acts as an ambassador for all the many delights of Lichfield. Thank you!
Fascinating display on life of Dr Johnson- including helpful introductory video. Five storied house with steep stairs- so not suitable for everyone.
Appreciated the ready access to large print guide material in all the rooms. Please can other museums note this.
Though the house has no cafe nor toilets these are readily available in the market square outside.
Fascinating display on life of Dr Johnson- including helpful introductory video. Five storied house with steep stairs- so not suitable for everyone.
Appreciated the ready access to large print guide material in all the rooms. Please can other museums note this.
Though the house has no cafe nor toilets these are readily available in the market square outside.
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In June 2018, Carole A said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This is a must do!
So interesting and it's free, takes you back in time, wonderful.
Lichfield has so much history and Samuel Johnson lived here.
So interesting and it's free, takes you back in time, wonderful.
Lichfield has so much history and Samuel Johnson lived here.
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In June 2018, James B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
My wife, 19-year old daughter and I came to Lichfield specifically to go to the Johnson home and museum. It was a wonderful experience, with interesting artifacts, exhibits and knowledgeable, friendly people. There is no charge, although donations are accepted and undoubtedly truly needed for continued operations. This was one of the highlights of our trip to England last year.
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