Local Reviews
In March 2016, HistoryBuff2013 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
and what more can you want? The museum stretches over five floors (and might not therefore be suitable for visitors with mobility problems) and is well worth visiting. Free admission, too! Add to this an excellent range of second-hand books, and it's bibliophile heaven.
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In March 2016, Glenn C said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Opened at 10am. On entry was met by a very pleasant and knowledgeable lady. Free entry but donations welcome. A very well presented museum, extremely interesting - and im not a museum lover !!!
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In March 2016, Bristolianexile said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We greatly enjoyed our visit to Dr Johnson`s Museum,which gave free entry ,with an optional donation if you wish. There are 5 floors of exhibits showing the History of the great man & a thoroughly interesting 10 minute video on his life. Well worth a visit.
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In March 2016, Paul said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We went here today and like Darwins house in Lichfield it is free with enthusiastic people welcoming you in. It is a big building with many floors and we saw the video first which is very good. The floors are based on segments of his life so I would start at the bottom and work my way up to the attic. There are lots of artefacts to see and the bookshop at the ground level has books for sale and memorabilia. Very much worth a visit
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In March 2016, PETR D said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Very nice place full of history. Very insteresting place. I was here for the first time and went through the whole house. I must say it is a beautiful place. Definitely worth seeing.
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In March 2016, Mike L said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A subtle mix of understatement and manic enthusiasm bring this place to life and goes some way into explain the life of Dr Johnson. Somehow embodies Lichfield; great history and elegance and now feeling ready to show itself off to the world.
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In April 2016, topblue99 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This is a great small museum centrally located. It's free to enter (but you should leave a donation) and an interesting look back at Samuel Johnson's life and times in the house of his birth.
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In April 2016, Rob N said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Right in the centre of Lichfield this is a gem of a museum , free as well !! Donation box is there for those who wish to contribute but there is no pressure to do so at all.
The enthusiastic gentleman on the front desk welcomed us in and was obviously a fan of Samuel Johnson as he related some amusing stories and other information about the great man.
Set over five floors the museum is packed full of history and interesting objects.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend a visit.
The enthusiastic gentleman on the front desk welcomed us in and was obviously a fan of Samuel Johnson as he related some amusing stories and other information about the great man.
Set over five floors the museum is packed full of history and interesting objects.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend a visit.
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In April 2016, Ann C said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
There are five floors to explore in this historic house, built in the early 18th century by Michael Johnson, father of Samuel. There is also a short film to watch. Entry is free but 'we would appreciate a donation on your way out'! Well worth the visit, loved the house and the history.
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In April 2016, John B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
From J Boy of Derby
A brilliant little museum which covers all of Dr. Johnson's early life until he moved to London.
Very friendly and helpful staff who will assist in any way they can.
This is an old building and there are five floors to climb from the basement to the attic, but there is a guide and a film in the bookshop for anyone who might have difficulties climbing.
There is a chance to write with a quilt pen , and explore the interactive displays, also view a first edition of a dictionary
Well worth a visit, free entry donations are requested.
A brilliant little museum which covers all of Dr. Johnson's early life until he moved to London.
Very friendly and helpful staff who will assist in any way they can.
This is an old building and there are five floors to climb from the basement to the attic, but there is a guide and a film in the bookshop for anyone who might have difficulties climbing.
There is a chance to write with a quilt pen , and explore the interactive displays, also view a first edition of a dictionary
Well worth a visit, free entry donations are requested.
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