Musée Sherlock Holmes
The museum in Lucens’ “Red House” is dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and features a re-created sitting room of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
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About the museum
When Adrian Conan Doyle, son of the writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, settled at the Château de Lucens in 1965, he founded a museum there in memory of his father’s work. Since June 2001 it has been housed in the “Maison Rouge” (Red House) in the centre of Lucens.
On display are books and objects relating to Sherlock Holmes, the detective character invented by the author, as well as furniture and personal belongings of Conan Doyle. The centrepiece is the sitting room of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: an exact replica of the Baker Street flat, built after the 1951 Festival of Britain based on the meticulous descriptions in the stories.
The sitting room contains hundreds of authentic, sometimes curious objects, including items that belonged to Conan Doyle himself and are said to have inspired the stories. The museum is run by a non-profit association commemorating Conan Doyle’s work and is looked after by the municipality of Lucens; a small museum shop completes the visit.
Highlights
- Re-created sitting room of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Baker Street)
- Hundreds of authentic and curious objects
- Furniture and belongings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Books and documents on the Sherlock Holmes myth
- Museum shop
Permanent exhibition
- Salon von Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson – Exact replica of the Baker Street sitting room based on the descriptions in the stories, with hundreds of authentic objects and items from Conan Doyle’s possessions.
- Founded
- 1965
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Lucens / Association Sherlock Holmes
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 8 |
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| Reduced | CHF 6Children aged 6 to 16, students, AHV/IV (old-age and disability insurance recipients) |
| Children & teens | CHF 6Children aged 6 to 16 |
| Seniors | CHF 6AHV (old-age insurance) |
| Visitors with disabilities | CHF 6IV (disability insurance) |
| Students & apprentices | CHF 6 |
| Groups (15+ people) | CHF 7 per personGroups of 15 or more adults CHF 7, groups of 15 or more AHV recipients CHF 5, groups of 15 or more children (aged 6–16) CHF 5 per person. |
| Adults with catalogue | CHF 10 |
| Visit outside opening hours (basic fee, plus admission) | CHF 50 |
On-site payment by cash or TWINT only, no credit cards; euros accepted as banknotes only. During school holidays, according to the website, a reservation for families is available at half price (CHF 25).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the website, the museum is accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Children aged 6 to 16 pay CHF 6; during school holidays, according to the website, a family rate is available by reservation (CHF 25).
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum boutique with Sherlock Holmes items.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Information in French, German and English; groups and visits outside opening hours by registration. |
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