Local Reviews
In June 2014, jroberts91 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Situated just next to the market square in the centre of town, this building looks like nothing special. However, once inside you find yourself transported into a beautifully preserved museum.
Each room is insightful and interesting and the staff are extremely knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit if you're interested in etymology of the history of the English language.
Each room is insightful and interesting and the staff are extremely knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit if you're interested in etymology of the history of the English language.
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In June 2014, LichfieldCaz said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We went on a tour and it was wonderful, so enlightening. A must for anyone visiting the wonderful city of Lichfield
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In June 2014, Phil M said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
The house of Dr. Johnson has been well set out and cared for by local volunteers. A 13 minute introductory film sets up the this short but well worthwhile visit. A must is looking through his dictionary of the English language.
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In June 2014, Michael O said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This is the Johnson household portrayed in the way it would have been when Samuel Johnson lived here. It has atmosphere and tells the Johnson story through the various rooms. While some of the displays are more traditional in their presentation there are dressing up opportunities for children and a chance to see Johnson's statue in the Market Square.
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In July 2014, abbo s said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
They say you do not get anything for FREE unless there is a catch in it of some sort,
Well you can at Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum,it is FREE and is well worth visiting and do
make a point of watching the short film,
Well you can at Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum,it is FREE and is well worth visiting and do
make a point of watching the short film,
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In July 2014, Matthew T said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
I visited this excellent museum recently with friends. As we entered there was an extremely informative and friendly guide who gave us just enough information about what we could see on each of the floors.
It is very well laid out, with interesting collections of artefacts pertaining to Dr Johnson's life. There is an opportunity to donate some money to the museum if you wish, but this is only pointed out politely by the guide and you don't feel pressurised to donate as you do in some museums and cathedrals.
This museum should definitely be on everyone's 'to do' list when visiting Lichfield!
It is very well laid out, with interesting collections of artefacts pertaining to Dr Johnson's life. There is an opportunity to donate some money to the museum if you wish, but this is only pointed out politely by the guide and you don't feel pressurised to donate as you do in some museums and cathedrals.
This museum should definitely be on everyone's 'to do' list when visiting Lichfield!
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In July 2014, DavidinBury said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
What a great place. Friendly and helpful staff. Great exhibits and helpful wall mounted explanations
Great for adults and children with lots to enjoy
Woul recommend to everyone
Great for adults and children with lots to enjoy
Woul recommend to everyone
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In July 2014, JohnMyl said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Visited the small museum created in the house where Samuel Johnson was born, and spent the first 27 years of his life, with frequent visits back to this family home thereafter. Free entry, but donations gratefully received. A knowledgeable lady welcomed visitors with a free leaflet as well as a potted summary of the great man and what the museum contains. Well worth a visit if you are in the city.
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In August 2014, JenniferAnne190762 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We thoroughly enjoyed visiting what felt more like a house than a museum. The ground
floor has a bookshop with a good selection of new and used books. In his father's workroom
you can find out about book production. On the first floor you can discover more about his
life via a 13 minute film and visit the room he was born in. On the second floor you can
learn about his life in London and the attic displays an original of the dictionary and you
can also see many of his personal items In the basement kitchen you can meet the young
Samuel JohnsonI
If you are visiting with children follow the trail with Hodge the cat and they will find
activities which will keep them amused and teach the a little about life in Lichfield and
London.
There is no charge for this attraction but the friendly and helpful staff would appreciate
a donation.
Not suitable for those with mobility problems but there is an induction loop fitted in some
areas and large print information and magnifiers are available. Assistance dogs are
welcome,
There are car parks nearby with reasonable parking £2 for four hours and the museum
is in the high street and there are plenty of eating places nearby. Its only a short
stroll to the cathedral which is also well worth a visit.
I
floor has a bookshop with a good selection of new and used books. In his father's workroom
you can find out about book production. On the first floor you can discover more about his
life via a 13 minute film and visit the room he was born in. On the second floor you can
learn about his life in London and the attic displays an original of the dictionary and you
can also see many of his personal items In the basement kitchen you can meet the young
Samuel JohnsonI
If you are visiting with children follow the trail with Hodge the cat and they will find
activities which will keep them amused and teach the a little about life in Lichfield and
London.
There is no charge for this attraction but the friendly and helpful staff would appreciate
a donation.
Not suitable for those with mobility problems but there is an induction loop fitted in some
areas and large print information and magnifiers are available. Assistance dogs are
welcome,
There are car parks nearby with reasonable parking £2 for four hours and the museum
is in the high street and there are plenty of eating places nearby. Its only a short
stroll to the cathedral which is also well worth a visit.
I
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In August 2014, Dean F said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
My title is taken from the free leaflet handed to us by the very pleasant lady as we entered the place of Samuel Johnson's birth (this Museum) and is exactly what we did.
After asking us if we had visited before she handed us the guide leaflet and told us that there was one room in the basement and five floors in total and suggested that we listen to the introductory film on the first floor.
She also told us that we could purchase books from the Museum Bookshop before we left and that entry to the Museum was free - although we could give a donation if we wanted.
We had heard a little of doctor Johnson and his dictionary but this Museum was extremely informative about his life, family and friends.
Each room had information on the wall to read to learn more about Dr Johnson and the film explained by the words of his long time friend James Boswell was very informative.
We purchased two books from the Museum Bookshop and felt that it was well worth a donation (ensuring that we included gift aid)
I would definitely recommend visiting this museum to family and if you are ever shopping or visiting Lichfield it is well worth having a look where Dr Samuel Johnson was born.
After asking us if we had visited before she handed us the guide leaflet and told us that there was one room in the basement and five floors in total and suggested that we listen to the introductory film on the first floor.
She also told us that we could purchase books from the Museum Bookshop before we left and that entry to the Museum was free - although we could give a donation if we wanted.
We had heard a little of doctor Johnson and his dictionary but this Museum was extremely informative about his life, family and friends.
Each room had information on the wall to read to learn more about Dr Johnson and the film explained by the words of his long time friend James Boswell was very informative.
We purchased two books from the Museum Bookshop and felt that it was well worth a donation (ensuring that we included gift aid)
I would definitely recommend visiting this museum to family and if you are ever shopping or visiting Lichfield it is well worth having a look where Dr Samuel Johnson was born.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk