Local Reviews
In April 2019, lindamay1951 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
this is a must if you are in lichfield the museum is run by voluntary staff ,they are very informative with any questions and its a lovely well keeper museum .its free and worth the visit .
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In April 2019, bluefrog147 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Took my granddaughter who was being home schooled at the time. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. Free to visit and right in the city centre. Very atmospheric of Dr Johnson's time. You could couple it with a visit to the Darwin museum or the cathedral, both of which are only a few minutes walk away
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In April 2019, Jenny F said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Wonderful helpful staff - enjoyed the variety of information and loved the second hand books!!
Previously enjoyed special events
Keep up the great work
Previously enjoyed special events
Keep up the great work
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In April 2019, ads said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
You will be able to visit this spot as easily as we did as it is right in the middle of the city centre.
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In April 2019, Andrew D said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
It is easy to find in the centre of Lichfield. There is an interesting book shop at the ground level entry
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In April 2019, alia_801 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A fascinating museum that is bigger than it appears. Start your visit with the video, then work your way through the building. It gets a bit confusing in places, trying to reference anyone and everyone Samuel Johnson might have interacted with - I eventually gave up trying to keep up and just focussed on the key people (Johnson, his wife, Garrett and Johnson's biographer). To their credit, there is a lot of recognition for influential women of the time in some of the different exhibits, which was very welcome.
There are some interesting items on display, from playbills to Johnson's original dictionaries and other publications, to his wife's wedding ring. and some beautiful maps and paintings of the city and its cathedral. The information posters are interesting, and there are large-print versions, magnifiers and close-up photos available to help those with limited vision. There are a lot of steps so the museum itself isn't very accessible, although a video tour of the building is available in the bookshop/reception.
A good place to while away a couple of hours and learn more about Johnson and Lichfield.
There are some interesting items on display, from playbills to Johnson's original dictionaries and other publications, to his wife's wedding ring. and some beautiful maps and paintings of the city and its cathedral. The information posters are interesting, and there are large-print versions, magnifiers and close-up photos available to help those with limited vision. There are a lot of steps so the museum itself isn't very accessible, although a video tour of the building is available in the bookshop/reception.
A good place to while away a couple of hours and learn more about Johnson and Lichfield.
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In April 2019, AnonyMouse63 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
I was only in the city for a brief visit and spent about forty minutes doing a very brief look around. Anyone with an interest in books and writing would be fascinated to see the birthplace of this great man, from the kitchen/living room in the basement to the attic rooms at the top of the house. A friendly and helpful guide at the front desk was able to answer my questions. A delightful discovery on my first visit to this city.
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In May 2019, Paul W said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This building belies what is inside. A completely fascinating trip back in time for all ages. I need to go again to make sure I took everything in!!
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In May 2019, Jacquie G said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Lots of history over 5 floors. The house itself isn't large but a lot of well presented information makes it interesting. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
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In June 2019, Richard said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Well presented house of Samuel Johnson
Birthplace- informative through out the house with various displays and video introduction
Giving a good history of the life Of SJ the time period as well of that of the locality
Would have like to have spent more time to digest... definitely worth the visit
Birthplace- informative through out the house with various displays and video introduction
Giving a good history of the life Of SJ the time period as well of that of the locality
Would have like to have spent more time to digest... definitely worth the visit
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