Local Reviews
In June 2016, eckiethump said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Being from Edinburgh and having visited Lichfield over a number of years, I have always wanted to visit Dr Johnston's house. It filled in a lot of blank places on my knowledge the man himself, and I learnt more about the Edinburgh man, James Boswell here than I ever have in my study of history over 6-7 years in Edinburgh. Very well presented historical attraction, with a very large supply of original artifacts on display, Worthy totally of English Heritage accreditation, but a charitable trust run institution, very commendable, and recommended for a visit.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2016, T9aru said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We took some of our friends who had come from Germany here. It was an enjoyable part of our visit to Lichfield. Just adds to the charm of the town. Lot of little activates dotted around the place for children.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2016, WGRS said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Four floors of a small historic building. No lifts. This is a pleasant welcoming place to visit. Features period artefacts and research facilities.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2016, Mike D said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Perfect for the devotee and hostoy buff studying Samuel Johnson. Amazed how small the rooms are. Saw the original Dictionary. Raising your discombobulating.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In July 2016, lizrowley said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This is just a lovely place to visit to get an impression of what it must have been like to live in this house when Samuel Johnson did. It is also an excellent place to learn about this amazing man who wrote the first comprehensive English dictionary. The fact that it is still a book shop adds to the enchantment.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2016, FraserDiggle said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This small museum explains the life of Samuel Jonson, a man who in his life saw a great deal of chance in 18th century England, and left a legacy of letters, essays and books (not least of which was a dictionary) that gives us great insight into life at that time.
Various rooms in this house of his birth are dedicated to different periods of his life, and culminate on the top floor with the opportunity to dress up! This museum offers information at different levels, so a visit can be made with the whole family. The one caveat is that the house, being in tact from Johnson's day, has steep stairs which are not accessible for anyone with mobility issues.
Definitely worth a visit.
Various rooms in this house of his birth are dedicated to different periods of his life, and culminate on the top floor with the opportunity to dress up! This museum offers information at different levels, so a visit can be made with the whole family. The one caveat is that the house, being in tact from Johnson's day, has steep stairs which are not accessible for anyone with mobility issues.
Definitely worth a visit.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2016, Jillian M said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Have lived near Lichfield all my life and never stepped into this lovely historic home before. It is an excellent museum of the life of Samuel Johnson, the place where he was born. Very interesting and informative an enjoyable visit.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2016, bernvines said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Free entry to a museum made this attraction appealing (there is a donation box inside !). We didnt know a lot about SJohnson, and the lady who was in reception told us some interesting facts and then we learned more as we toured the house.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2016, bhg180 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Visited for the 3rd. and took friends from Canada who now live in Spain.
.
They were very impressed like we always are.
Ground floor is reception in a library setting with books you can buy with next room a copy of his study where you can write on paper with a real quill pen.
Downstairs is the kitchen area and upstairs are rooms with exhibitions cases and pictures.
Upstairs again are more rooms - in one you can try on various ladies and men's clothes of Samuel Johnson's times - TAKE A CAMERA TO WITNESS YOUR DRESSING UP !
Well worth at least an hour visit
.
They were very impressed like we always are.
Ground floor is reception in a library setting with books you can buy with next room a copy of his study where you can write on paper with a real quill pen.
Downstairs is the kitchen area and upstairs are rooms with exhibitions cases and pictures.
Upstairs again are more rooms - in one you can try on various ladies and men's clothes of Samuel Johnson's times - TAKE A CAMERA TO WITNESS YOUR DRESSING UP !
Well worth at least an hour visit
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2016, smillichap said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
I was greeted by a lovely lady on the front desk who quickly introduced the museum. Its a free museum and well worth a visit. They have made very effort to make it appeal to kids. The dictionary and challenge to find words was the highlight for me.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk