Dr. Johnson's House - Visitor Information

Visitor Information

Opening Times

Admission Prices

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.)

The House is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Adults	£4.50
Senior Citizens & Students	£3.50
Children	£1.50
Family Ticket	£10.00

RESTORATION WORK

It is a great time to visit Dr Johnson's House after recent interior and exterior restoration work as the house is looking wonderful.

This restoration work has been kindly being supported by
The Pilgrim Trust
The John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust
Goldsmiths' Company Charity
Mercers' Charitable Foundation
G F Eyre Charitable Trust
The Worshipful Company of Insurers
Individual donors

Getting Here

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.

Group Visits

Private Views

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 contact Stephanie Pickford at curator@drjohnsonshouse.org.

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.

Wheelchair Access

Shop

It is regretted that owing to the age of the House, there are many unavoidable steps.

The House stocks a selection of books, booklets, posters and souvenirs.

Dr. Johnsons House, 17 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DE
tel: 020 7353 3745 - email: curator@drjohnsonshouse.org