Local Reviews
In August 2016, Sheila R said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Friendly staff and helpful information about local characters as well as Johnson's life. Combine your visit with a look around the cathedral and Darwin's house, for a fascinating day out.
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In August 2016, Phil M said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Good little museum and interesting to find information about Samuel Johnson. ..can spend a very pleasant hour in the house. ..
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In September 2016, Linda B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Extremely interesting collection. Perhaps less so for the less literary types but a good attempt here to include a bit of social history, art and books from the period and a dressing up area.
Quite tiny so nothing could be done in too much details but is was covered well and the missing bits filled in with a good audio visual presentation.
Very helpful lady welcoming visitors and a comprehensive bookshop downstairs. The less able can take a virtual tour which is pleasing to see.
Quite tiny so nothing could be done in too much details but is was covered well and the missing bits filled in with a good audio visual presentation.
Very helpful lady welcoming visitors and a comprehensive bookshop downstairs. The less able can take a virtual tour which is pleasing to see.
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In September 2016, caroleT2633ZF said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
It doesn't take long to go around this interesting (free) museum - great to add to your day out in Lichfield
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In August 2018, EwanE1 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Set in Johnson's original Lichfield house, the museum attempts to create the different phases of Johnson's life in different rooms. The display's were interesting, but it did seem to gloss over the dictionary and his other famous writings.
Beware, there are many, many narrow stairs.
Beware, there are many, many narrow stairs.
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In August 2018, DorianBlue said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This is a free museum and provides some interesting insights into the life of Samuel Johnson. Dr. Johnson was the author of a famous 2 volume English dictionary. There is a copy you can check out here on site. This building originally housed the book store that Samuels father ran, and the living quarters where he grew up. Takes an hour or so to go through the museum. One warning: lots of step stairs to climb, and no elevator.
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In August 2018, lindens43 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Although I studied the life and work of Dr. Johnson many years ago as part of my English degree, I remembered very little about him apart from his famous dictionary, and his habit of writing very long sentences! Visiting his house was first on our list of things to do in Lichfield, and we were not disappointed.
Each room of the house is dedicated to a different part of Johnson's life, and in one room a life sized sculpture of the great man peering at the view from his window, hands leaning on the sill, made me believe for a minute that an actor was employed to represent him! We learnt a great deal about Johnson's early life, his less happy experiences at school and his success in London. We both enjoyed getting to know him.
But do beware! My husband had some difficulty with navigating the narrow stairs to the higher floors!
Each room of the house is dedicated to a different part of Johnson's life, and in one room a life sized sculpture of the great man peering at the view from his window, hands leaning on the sill, made me believe for a minute that an actor was employed to represent him! We learnt a great deal about Johnson's early life, his less happy experiences at school and his success in London. We both enjoyed getting to know him.
But do beware! My husband had some difficulty with navigating the narrow stairs to the higher floors!
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In August 2018, 141ken said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Worth a visit but the stairs can be difficult to navigate for anyone having difficulty in walking. Best to take one flight slowly. Staff very helpful. Some very interesting items on display which provides a better understanding of Mr Johnson's work. He must have been a formidable person to have met in those far off days.
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In August 2018, philipp961 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Right in the centre of Lichfield's market place is this
gem of a house. The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. When we went a magic show was on and our children really loved it. Would highly recommend for all, especially on a wet day!!
gem of a house. The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. When we went a magic show was on and our children really loved it. Would highly recommend for all, especially on a wet day!!
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In August 2018, Diane P said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Ok its not the biggest museum ever but very interesting and the staff were really helpful. The gardens were a treat.
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