Sir John Soane's Museum, House museum and art collection in Camden Town, United Kingdom.
The three connected townhouses contain an extensive collection of architectural drawings, antiques, and artworks arranged in interconnected display spaces through four floors.
The residence of architect Sir John Soane became a museum through a private Parliamentary act in 1833, opening to the public after his death in 1837.
The museum holds 30,000 architectural drawings, including works by Robert Adam, plus paintings by Turner, Canaletto, and Hogarth's complete 'The Rake's Progress' series.
Located at 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, the museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30, offering free admission to all visitors.
The basement houses an Egyptian alabaster sarcophagus of Pharaoh Seti I, which Soane acquired in 1824 from a treasure hunter.
Location: Camden Town
Location: London Borough of Camden
Inception: 1837
Founders: John Soane
Architects: John Soane
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Lincoln's Inn Field 13 WC2A 3BP
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-16:30
Phone: +442074052107
Website: http://soane.org
GPS coordinates: 51.51710,-0.11691
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04
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