Name: Charles Dickens Museum
Rating: 5.0

Charles Dickens Museum

48-49 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

The Charles Dickens Museum is an author's house museum at 48 Doughty Street in King's Cross, in the London Borough of Camden. It occupies a typical Georgian terraced house which was Charles Dickens's home from 25 March 1837 to December 1839.

Explore the museum discover Dickens through his work, his home and the things that mattered to him most. 100 years on, our door remains open for all to explore the legacy of Charles Dickens – past, present and future.

Prices starts from £12.95 for Adults (16+), £7.95 for Children (6 - 15 years) and £10.95 for Concession (Over 60 years). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Explore the museum: Discover Dickens through his work, his home and the things that mattered to him most.
Resources: The Charles Dickens Museum holds the world's most important Dickens collection with over 100,000 items. Manuscripts, rare editions, personal items, paintings and other visual sources as well as a comprehensive research library are among the highlights of the Museum’s holdings. We offer a range of resources you can access online.
Collections Online: Founded by the Dickens Fellowship in 1925, the Charles Dickens Museum holds the world’s most comprehensive collection of material relating to the life and work of Charles Dickens. With over 100,000 items comprising furniture, personal effects, paintings, prints, photographs, letters, manuscripts, and rare editions, the collection is significant for its breadth and depth.
Families: A visit to our museum is a great way to immerse your family in a Victorian world. Not only will you get to see what a Victorian home looked like but you’ll discover what life was like for the lower and middle class and get a glimpse into the world of the novelist, Charles Dickens.

Facilities

Parking: There is no car park at the Charles Dickens Museum. On street parking is available to holders of a valid Blue Badge, subject to local restrictions. Alternative parking can be found near by in Russell Square, or further details can be found on the Camden Council website.
Food & Drinks: The café and gardens are accessible from the ground floor of number 49. The café can be quite busy, however the garden is surprisingly quiet, even when busy. Only food and drink purchased in the café can be consumed in the café and gardens. There is ample seating throughout the café and garden areas.
Toilets: Toilets available.

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Museum Admission:

Adult (16+): £12.95
Child (6 - 15 years): £7.95
Child (under 6): Free
Concession (Over 60): £10.95 (People with disabilities, people who receive universal credit, blue lights card)

Memberships:

Individual Annual: £40.00
Joint Annual: £50.00
Student Individual: £30.00

Pricing URL: https://dickensmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

We are open Wednesday - Sunday: From 10am to 5pm.
Last entry: The historic house is 4pm. We are usually closed on Monday and Tuesdays.

Address: 48-49 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX, UK

Post Code: WC1N 2LX

Council: Camden

County: Greater London

Underground: The nearest tube station is Russell Square, which is only a 5 minute walk from our front door. Russell Square is served by the Piccadilly Line.
Train: Other stations within walking distance are Chancery Lane (Central Line - 10 minute walk) and Kings Cross/St Pancras Station (Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Northern Line and Metropolitan Line - 15 minute walk)
Bus: We can also be reached by bus on services: 7, 17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55 or 243.
Cycle: There is also a cycle rack in Doughty Street and a Santander Cycles docking station nearby.
Parking: There is no car park at the Charles Dickens Museum. On street parking is available to holders of a valid Blue Badge, subject to local restrictions. Alternative parking can be found near by in Russell Square, or further details can be found on the Camden Council website.