Sir John Soane's Museum

This lovely home/museum was left by its owner as long as it remained largely intact. That is the true charm and delight of Sir John Soane's Museum. The venue is quite small, so patrons cue outside before being admitted by a guide. We didn't wait long, however, and once inside it was all worth it, free admission as well.

Soane, the architect for Bank of England, was also a professor of the subject who collected everything, especially with the view to teaching his students from his own collection. The gems of my visit were Hogarth's "The Rake's Progress" (series of 8), as well as his "Election" series of 4 scathing indictments of politics.

The rooms refurbished & designed by Soane are quirky. I found myself smiling with fascination much of the visit. Don't miss this place!

this is a fantastic museum. so funny to call it "cluttered" as another reviewer said. he was trying to fit a massive collection of research into a tiny space. and he did some clever things to manage it.

ask about the picture room, they do a demonstration every once in a while.

the best part about the museum are the enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides. ask questions, don't be shy. they have so much information which may not be obvious.

this place is rich with stories for the curious and a peek into a very creative mind.

An absolute delight, if thoroughly confusing!

Each room in this horder's paradise has one or two truly remarkable antiquities or artworks. Several of the rooms have guides who will happily discuss the history and meaning of each of these with you.

A quirky and fascinating attraction - well worth a side detour if you're visiting the area (eg it's just between Holborn Tube & Covent Garden). Incidentally on one of the other sides of the square is the charming architecture of Lincoln's Inn Fields court area.