The house is open daily throughout the year (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day).

  • 1 April -30 September 10.30am-4.30pm
  • 1 October-31 March 11.00am-3.30pm
  • Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Other facilities on offer

  • An informative service on all aspects of the life and work of Johnson
  • An appropriate venue for small lecture groups and society meetings
  • A centre for anyone studying the life or work of Samuel Johnson


Admission cost

  • Free admission to museum and bookshop.
  • Group tours by arrangement, £2.50 per head.
  • Pre-booking essential for group parties and tours.

Prices are subject to alteration


To find out more about The Birthplace Museum


Contact: Museums and Heritage Officer
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Breadmarket Street
Lichfield, Staffordshire
WS13 6LG
Telephone: 01543 264972
Fax: 01543 258441
E-mail: sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk

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