This is a fascinating museum, and it's a treat to stand in the house in which the great man lived and worked. But what makes it even better is the fact that visitors are free to wander around at will, and to take photos. There are interesting memorabilia and good printed information in each of the rooms. You can sit... More

Beyond the fact he wrote a dictionary, this house gives an interesting view of life in the past. Video to watch s well as self-guided tour. Interesting area of London. Take a map - you will need it. Don't miss the way the front door was secured at night. More

what an excellent place to see and try and recapture what this magnificent house used to look like.the house had a lovely atmosphere to it and seemed very calming. it was lovely just to walk around and think what things would have been like in dr johnson's days. upstairs there is a dressing up box where children can dress up... More

I found this visit very moving. I have always admired Johnson for his wonderful kind heart and the way he took in all the strange and varied "stray" people and cared for them even though they were universally difficult and he was in such impoverished circumstances. The house brings him to life. There is a lot of interest in this... More

A rare example of an 18th century residential house. At first the house appears austere, but as you progress through the upper floors you gain such insights into Dr. Johnson's life. Particularly interesting is how the walls of the large room at the top of the house could be moved to open up the whole floor, or to create smaller... More

This is a beautifully conserved eighteenth century house for one of the most prolific people of the Georgian period. It presents Dr Johnson's life and his friends wonderfully by celebrating their presence in the house, in a well thought out display. The Garrett (Dictonary Attic) which stands at the top of the house stands as a momument in itself to... More

Off the beaten track, Dr. Johnson's house is a treasure for anyone with literature in their soul. Beautifully restored and maintained by a small dedicated informative staff, it is inspiring to be in the very place where the first English dictionary was written, as well as hundreds of priceless memorabilia from the great man's life. And a trip around the... More

Dr Johnson has always seemed rather clever so wandered thru his house one day. Nothing wrong with the museum but nothing wowed me either. Reading about Dr Johnson is more entertaining. Getting an idea of furnishing for the period is probably the most interesting bit. More