Local Reviews
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.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2016, Adventuremum123 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Visited with my 5 year old twins today. A lovely welcome on arrival and my boys were given a clipboard and the task of finding 5 hidden cats within the museum which made it a lot of fun for them! They loved writing with the quill's and also dressing up. It is such a beautiful old building and so interesting. Well worth a visit if you're in Lichfield!
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In April 2016, BandDBirmingham said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Lovely small museum which gives a background to Dr Johnson's life and works.
We were glad to have made the journey to Lichfield to visit the museum, which is free.
The building covers a small area, on 5 levels, so there are quite a few steps to negotiate. We thought it was well worth the steps to the attic to see the first edition of the dictionary, and found the friendships with other well known contemparies interesting.
We were glad to have made the journey to Lichfield to visit the museum, which is free.
The building covers a small area, on 5 levels, so there are quite a few steps to negotiate. We thought it was well worth the steps to the attic to see the first edition of the dictionary, and found the friendships with other well known contemparies interesting.
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In April 2016, 144grandma39 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This museum in the heart of Lichfield is well worth a visit. Plenty to see and learn about Samuel Johnson's life. The only problem is that it is on several floors so you need to be able to climb stairs.
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In April 2016, Gnomand said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
The house is a multi-storied collage of Doctor Johnson's life and work. A story of human perseverance. See an informative video legacy and the first English dictionary. It's fun to discover how semantics have changed over the past few centuries. Be sure to say hello to the friendly attendant. An informative and inspiring visit.
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In April 2016, freddyfrog54 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We went to the museum with my sister in law and her husband. The staff are mostly volunteers but they are passionate and very knowledgeable about the museum it is a maze of cellars and the tour really opens your curiosity as to how life was when the house was occupied.it is one of those places to put on your list of places to visit in this historical city of Lichfield
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In April 2016, Judith635 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. My husband bought three books in the second hand book shop before joining me for a tour of the house. Five floors, narrow stairs and no lift but an interactive display on ground floor for those who find climbing stairs difficult.
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In May 2016, Jeff P said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
The Johnson Birthplace museum is a very good place to visit if you are remotely interested in literature generally and Dr Johnson in particular. The museum is on five floors and contains much of direct relevance to Johnson's life, including a facsimile of his legendary dictionary. The volunteer staff are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, giving everyone who entered a warm welcome. I was left with a sense of really having got to know much more about Johnson and his early life in particular. An excellent attraction.
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