The Museum stands in the centre of the historic city of Lichfield.
The Grade 1 listed building contains a varied mix of displays, reconstructed rooms and audio-visual media. Visitors are taken through the colourful life and major achievements of Lichfield's most famous son, from troubled childhood, through literary obscurity and financial poverty, to world renown and success.
Opening Hours
Due to essential building work the Museum will temporarily close from 4 March - 29 April 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The Bookshop is currently open but will close from 19-29 April 2024.
The Museum and Bookshop is open every day (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day) and admission is Free.
1 March - 31 October 10.30am-4.30pm
1 November - 28 February 11.00am-3.30pm
Access to some rooms may occasionally vary due to events at the Museum, if you are making a special journey to the house then please contact us to find out about any changes that might affect your visit. Any planned closures will appear on this page.