Local Reviews
In August 2018, alistairrobinson1977 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
I have to say this is a pretty average museum. It is certainally interesting and a diverting place to spend half an hour and if you have any interest in the good doctor do visit. It is set over several floors and does offer an oversight into his life.
My main issue was that you get no sense of what the place was like in his time, what his life was like it is more a series of boards and quotes, the kitchen has been mocked up to reflect the period but there is little that is contemporary in the place as far as I could see.
The dictionary, perhaps what Doctor Johnson is best remembered does feature and there is a facsimile copy you can leaf through.
Admission is free and there is a second hand bookshop on the ground floor.
You will struggle to get around this museum if you have mobility problems.
My main issue was that you get no sense of what the place was like in his time, what his life was like it is more a series of boards and quotes, the kitchen has been mocked up to reflect the period but there is little that is contemporary in the place as far as I could see.
The dictionary, perhaps what Doctor Johnson is best remembered does feature and there is a facsimile copy you can leaf through.
Admission is free and there is a second hand bookshop on the ground floor.
You will struggle to get around this museum if you have mobility problems.
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In August 2018, Sarah B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Great place to while a way an hour or two and brush up on your history and knowledge about Samuel Johnson
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In January 2020, Joelle Davies said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Great place
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In January 2020, Brendan Harrison said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Well worth a visit as it is well thought out and full of memorabilia. There is a video on the ground floor to watch for those who cannot make the stairs as the museum is over four floors.
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In January 2020, Ian Finney said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Top place in Lichfield
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In January 2020, John Farrar said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Well laid out little museum giving a good flavour of Dr Johnson. Friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit
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In January 2020, Kip Ed said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Interesting.
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In January 2021, Margaret Cooke said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Please visit here, staff are lovely and there is so much to learn x
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In January 2021, Chris Keran. said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Something of a pilgramage for me as I guess it is for most visitors. Fascinating details and helps you to see the minutiae of his early life and locale.Very friendly and helpful staff.Even got to wear a tricorn for the first time.Good pubs within a stones throw with good menus .Well worth a visit if you have any interest in 18th century history or or Johnson.Free to enter !
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In January 2020, Sarah Matson de Laurier said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Free, fascinating, excellent for children too.
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