Sherlock Holmes Museum
A Georgian townhouse at 221b Baker Street fitted out as the Victorian lodgings of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.
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About the museum
The Sherlock Holmes Museum opened in 1990 at 221b Baker Street, the address that Arthur Conan Doyle gave to his fictional consulting detective. The house is a four-storey Georgian townhouse dating from 1815 and was used as a lodging house for many decades. It is a listed building, and a blue plaque on the front records Holmes's supposed residence there.
According to the stories, Holmes lived at this address from 1881 to 1904, and the museum has arranged its rooms to recall that period. Visitors move through small, intimate rooms furnished with Victorian pieces and curiosities, together with objects, letters and props linked to Holmes, Dr Watson and other characters from the cases.
Costumed staff and a uniformed policeman at the door add to the atmosphere, and groups receive a short introduction in Holmes's study before exploring the house at their own pace. The museum shop sells Sherlock Holmes gifts and memorabilia, and an online shop is also run by the museum.
Highlights
- Holmes's Victorian study at 221b Baker Street
- Rooms furnished with Victorian furniture and curiosities
- Objects and letters linked to Holmes, Watson and other characters
- Costumed staff and a uniformed policeman at the door
- Gift shop with Sherlock Holmes memorabilia
- Founded
- 1990
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £19 |
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| Reduced | £17Concessions (the museum does not list the eligible groups) |
| Children & teens | £14free up to age 5 · Children under 16 pay £14. |
Children under 6 enter free. Tickets can be booked online.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
The visit includes a narrow staircase to the first floor. The museum does not publish an access statement on its website; visitors with mobility needs should phone before visiting.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Baker Street station · 1-min walk
Baker Street station (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines) is about a one-minute walk. Buses 13, 74, 189 and 274 stop near the front door; buses 18, 27, 30, 113, 205 and 453 stop nearby on Marylebone Road. Marylebone station (Chiltern Railways) is about five minutes on foot.
By car
Parking available
Limited parking at 170 Marylebone Road and at Britannia Parking, Landmark Hotel London, 222 Marylebone Road.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Gift shop with Sherlock Holmes memorabilia; the museum also runs an online shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Photography | Personal photographs are welcome for private, non-commercial use and may be shared on non-commercial social media. Filming is not permitted without prior consent. |
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| Good to know | The visit is self-guided and can last as long as you wish. Costumed guides give groups a short introduction in Holmes's study. |
