Samuel Johnson’s 315^th Birthday Celebrations

Saturday 21 September 2024 10:30am-4:30pm

Celebrate Samuel Johnson’s Birthday with lots of fun free activities throughout the day including family crafts, storytelling, and music.

Lichfield Festival of Folk 2024 Art Exhibition

Sunday 29 September to Saturday 5 October 2024 10:30am-4:30pm 

Lichfield Arts are holding an art exhibition displaying this year's finalists for the Lichfield Festival of Folk's Art Competition at the Birthplace.

To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Lichfield Arts have chosen the theme of Cakes and Ale - Celebrating the Good Life. 

If you would like to learn more, please click here.

Meet the Barber Surgeon  

Saturday 19 October 2024 from 10:30am-4:30pm

Come and meet the 18^th century Barber Surgeon! Find out about his medicine and cures from the past. Hear how herbs, leeches, and frogs were used to treat the sick. See his gruesome tools of the trade and hear about bloodletting and amputation!

This is a fun free event, suitable for families, booking not essential.  

Entrance to the Museum is free, donations are most welcome.

Super Spooky Family Craft Activity

Thursday 31 October 2024 from 11:00am-1:00pm

Join us between 11am and 1pm for a Halloween themed hands-on family craft activity.

£2 per child for the craft activity, accompanying adults free.

Booking not essential, drop-ins welcome, however our craft sessions are extremely popular so you may wish to pre-book by visiting our bookshop to secure your place.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Entrance to the Museum is free and we have lots of fun free activities including quill pen writing, colouring-in, and costume to try on.

Tales From Beyond the Grave

Thursday 31 October 2024 7:00pm-8:00pm

Local Lichfield storyteller, Christine Genders presents a deliciously chilling collection of stories. Join us for tales of ghosts, hauntings, and mysterious occurrences.

Creepy, poignant, even funny – just don’t walk home alone!

Please note - these stories are not suitable for children under the age of 14.

Tickets cost £12 per person. Pre-booking is essential, spaces are limited. Tickets are non-refundable.

Doors open from 6:30pm-7:00pm, a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink is served on arrival. Doors close at 7:00pm, latecomers will not be admitted.

Book online here. Tickets can also be purchased now in-person at our Bookshop or by calling 01543 264972.

The event will take place on the first floor of the museum, which can only be accessed by stairs. Due to the building’s Grade I listed status we are unable to install a lift.

Birthplace Writers' Group

 Second Saturday of the month, 2pm

Free friendly and informal writing group; new members welcome.

Please contact us on 01543 264972, email sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk, or pop in and enquire about availability at the museum's bookshop.