Dr Johnson's House
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⭐ Highligts
Dictionary & Study
Workspace of the lexicographer who shaped English usage—see early editions and working context.Where words were weighed.
📍 Upper floors
Johnson’s Circle
Boswell, Garrick and friends come alive via quotes and objects, giving the house its voice.A salon of sharp minds.
📍 Portraits & panels throughout
Hidden Courtyard
A quiet pocket amid the City that frames the house’s domestic scale.City bustle, bookish calm.
📍 Ground floor
Opening Hours
Tuesday:
11:00 – 17:00
Wednesday:
11:00 – 17:00
Thursday:
11:00 – 17:00
Friday:
11:00 – 17:00
Saturday:
11:00 – 17:00
🤓 Fun Facts
The house feels light and uncluttered—labels lean on Johnson’s own words, so his tone guides the visit.
Not a large museum: depth comes from reading—best for literature/history fans.
