Universities
Universities
Dr Johnson's House runs specialist tours for university groups; students of History, Humanities, English Literature, Architecture, Art History, Museum Studies, Design and Linguistics have visited the House for specialist tours.
Please call us on 020 7353 3745 or email us to make a booking.
General Tour (45 minutes)
10 - 25 people
We can give general tours that give students a flavour of Johnson's life and works in the eighteenth century. These are particularly popular with overseas groups who are on a study visit to the UK.
Student entry is £8.00 each plus £25 for the guided tour.
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Bespoke Tour/Talk
10 - 25 people
We can adapt a tour to suit your topic of study. Recently we have discussed Johnson and Shakespeare, the architecture of the house and the experience of the black population in eighteenth-century London.
Student entry is £8.00 each plus £25 for the guided tour.
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Self-guided visits
Groups are welcome to visit Dr Johnson's House without taking a tour. We do ask that larger groups let us know in advance.
Adult
Education
Our tours are popular with groups such as the U3A and local history societies. We run tours for groups of 10 to 25 people. The group rate is £8.00 each plus £25 for the guided tour. We can give introductory talks to smaller groups. Please email us for more information, or to make a booking.
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Researchers
If you are studying Dr Johnson, we would be delighted to help. The library is open to scholars and our research page gives some useful links and information.
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Work Placements
Dr Johnson's House can provide a limited number of part-time, unpaid work placements for students studying a Museum Studies course or similar. Contact us using the link below to discuss these opportunities.
