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Welcome to Dr Johnson's House

'...when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life'

Discover the world of Dr Samuel Johnson, England's most distinguished man of letters

Free Talks Every Wednesday at 2:30pm

Join us on Wednesdays for a volunteer-led talk on Dr Johnson’s Dictionary: an extraordinary feat of lexicography. Included with admission.

Museum Lates

Thursday 24 July
5:30pm - 7pm


Explore London’s literary past after hours with a glass of prosecco and a lively 10-minute talk on Samuel Johnson, covering his Dictionary, his wit, and his love of London.

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The Tower of London: Creating a 13th-Century World Within its Walls

Tuesday 29 July
12.30pm - 1.30pm


Join us for July’s Lunchtime Lecture and find out how writers use research to create an authentic sense of the past. 

Sex & the 18th-Century City (and Dr Johnson)...

Thursday 11 September
6pm - 8pm


Join us for a lively and immersive introduction to the sex trade in Georgian London!

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Become a Member

Join us and enjoy unlimited free entry! Your Membership provides critical support for the future of Dr Johnson's House.

Desks, Drudgery and the Dictionary: Samuel Johnson’s Garret Lexicography

Current Exhibition
Free with Admission

We showcase new aspects of Johnson's garret lexicography, exploring why the garret was so important in Johnson's move to Gough Square.

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Discover Johnson's Dictionary

Explore the story behind Samuel Johnson’s groundbreaking Dictionary of the English Language and its lasting impact.

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