Name: Erasmus Darwin House
Rating: 5.0

Erasmus Darwin House

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7AD

1-99 Years

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Erasmus Darwin House nestled in Lichfield’s idyllic Cathedral Close, Erasmus Darwin House is an independent, accredited Museum that was once the family home of doctor, inventor and published poet Erasmus Darwin (1731 – 1802).

Explore with its unique place in Georgian history Darwin House showcases the breadth of Erasmus Darwin’s interests and achievements which laid the foundations for his grandson and evolutionary biologist Charles. Ponder in the room where leading Midland industrialists and thinkers were thought to have gathered and shared ground-breaking ideas.

Prices starts from £5.00 for Adults and £2.00 for Children. 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.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Herb Garden: The garden at Erasmus Darwin House is enhanced by the historic buildings that surround it and we welcome visitors, in Dr Darwin’s words, to “view the wonders of my inchanted garden”.
Families: Whether it’s dressing up in Georgian costumes, stepping back in time with old-fashioned games, looking for Erasmouse on our trail, there is plenty to keep kids and families busy at Erasmus Darwin House.

Our Collection:

Fossilised Fern: Plant fossils are rare compared to fossils of bones, teeth and shells as the soft tissues of leaves are usually destroyed long before fossilisation can take place. Ferns first appeared in the fossil record around 360 million years ago in the middle Devonian period, but many of the current families and species did not appear until around 145 million years ago in the early Cretaceous.
Our Care and Conservation Team at work: Museum volunteer, Jenny and Curator, Alex have been busy crafting in the name of collections care. Cutting out pieces of plastazote to match the shape of the museum’s objects, means the study drawers can be opened without what’s inside rattling around and being damaged. They were also able to remove several rusty old pins previously keeping the objects in place.
Polite Notice: Please do not turn up at the museum with a donation for the collection as we are unable to accept everything that is offered. With limited space and storage, we cannot take everything. We have an accessions policy within museum accreditation. If you have an item that you think maybe of interest to the museum please email the office and we will pass the information to the curator for consideration.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Refreshment facilities (require pre-booking).
Toilets: We have accessible, ladies and gents toilets.
WiFi: Free Wi-Fi available.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Museum Admission:

Adult: £5.00
Adult with gift aid: £5.50
Child (over 11 years): £2.00
Children up to 11 years: Free with an accompanying adult ticket holder.

Pricing URL: https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/visit-us/opening-hours/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Occasions: Erasmus Darwin House is a restored Georgian Grade I listed building located in the heart of Lichfield. The House provides a unique and stylish venue for any occasion. We can host a wide variety of occasions, including birthdays, christenings, anniversaries, celebration of life, engagement parties, retirement parties and so on. If it’s a special occasion to you, it’s a special occasion to us and we will do our utmost to ensure it is duly celebrated!

Lunar Room – Seminar Room: £20 - £30 per hour.
Exhibition Room: £18 - £25 per hour.
Library: £15 - £20 per hour.

For more information please visit: https://www.erasmusdarwin.org/hire/occasions/

30 March 2025 to 25 October 2025- Thursday to Tuesday (closed Wed) , 11am to 5pm (last entry 4.15 pm).Please note that we are closed on 18 April 2025.
26 October 2025 to 28 March 2026 – Thursday to Monday (closed Tue/Wed) 11am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm)

Address: Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7AD

Post Code: WS13 7AD

Council: Lichfield

County: Staffordshire

Directions: Erasmus Darwin House is located in Beacon Street, on the edge of the Cathedral Close, and a few minute’s walk from the centre of Lichfield. Our postcode is WS13 7AD.
From Beacon Street, go through the green gates on the right-hand side of the House.
From the Cathedral Close, go through the passage way opposite the west end of the Cathedral and then through the herb garden. The entrance is in the garden at the rear of the House.