Dr Johnson's House is open to the public throughout the year, from Monday to Saturday.

The opening hours are:

11am - 5.30pm (May to September incl.)
11am - 5pm (October to April incl.)

Please note that the house is closed on Bank Holidays.

Dr. Johnsons House, 17 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DE
Click here for a general map of the area, or download a pdf file of a detailed map showing the courts and lanes near Gough Square.

By Tube
Temple (Circle & District Line), Holborn or Chancery Lane (Central Line).

By Bus
All routes to Aldwych, Chancery Lane, Fleet Street or St. Paul's.
Bus numbers 4, 11, 15, 23, 26, 76 and 172 run along Fleet Street.

Please see www.thameslinkprogramme.co.uk for information on rail work which may disrupt your journey to Dr Johnson's House.

Please note that Blackfriars Underground will be closed from March 2009 until late 2011.

Guided tours are available to pre-booked groups at no extra charge (groups should be a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 25 people). Groups rates are £3.50 per person.

To book a tour, please send a message or call us on 020 7353 3745.

Evening guided tours for groups are available, when the House is closed to the public.

Charges are from £10 per person, with optional wine and/or light buffet provided. Prices on application.