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
The Museum and Bookshop is open every day (except 18 and 19 May, 24-26 August, 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
Please note that the Museum and Bookshop are closed on 18 and 19 May, and on 24, 25, 26 August 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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.