Local Reviews
In June 2019, abzidoo93 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Myself and my partner came here during our lunch breaks and were not disappointed the man behind the counter was very knowledgeable and welcoming. There are a number of floors with various themes and of course a giant dictionary.
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In July 2019, Jeffrey1809 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We looked up “Things to do in Lichfield” and this popped up. The building is in the centre of the town and the curators have done a really good job to keep it as close to the original. Each of the five floors is themed by period and we learnt a lot about the life of Samuel Johnson from the room he was born in, through to his childhood, his hunger for reading and writing and his eventual rise to fame with his famous dictionary of which there is a copy in the museum. Allow a couple of hours to take it all in. There is no admission charge - payment is by donation. Highly recommended.
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In August 2016, Andrew S said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
The birthplace is located above a bookshop. Leaflet to take you round. Some rooms were interesting, some less so - th actual room where Johnson was born was almost empty of furniture. No real atmosphere. Yet the kitchen and printing rooms were well displayed. Looks like it could do with a make over.
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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!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk