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Dr Johnson's House

17 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DE, England

Dr Johnson’s House is one of the few residential houses of its age still surviving in the City of London. Built in 1700, it was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson from 1748-1759, and it was here that he compiled the first comprehensive English Dictionary.

Now restored to its original condition, the house contains panelled rooms, a pine staircase, and a collection of period furniture, prints and portraits. Situated to the north of Fleet Street, the house is found among a maze of courtyards and passages that are a reminder of historic London.

Dr Johnson's House

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 7353 3745
Fax : 020 7353 3745
E-mail : curator@drjohnsonshouse.org

URL : www.drjohnsonshouse.org
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Open

Oct-April Mon-Sat 1100-1700 May-Sept Mon-Sat 1100-1730

Closed

Sundays and Bank Holidays Please check our website for Christmas opening times

Admission Charges

£4.50 adults £3.50 concessions and groups £1.50 children £10.00 family ticket

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours

Collections

General guide to collections available

Disability Access

Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available

General Education

Adult lectures and courses held
Member of staff available with responsibility for education

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

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Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Research facilities for academics
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