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Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop at Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Discover the life and times of Samuel Johnson, England's greatest man of letters and famous wit. Follow the story of the young Samuel Johnson from his difficult childhood to national celebrity and Dictionary fame. Experience five floors of exhibits in a beautiful Grade I listed building including period room settings, an introductory film, interactive displays and activities for children.

Guided tours and school bookings available by prior arrangement - please contact the Museums & Heritage Officer to discuss your requirements.

Please note that, due to the nature of the building's Grade I listing, there are many unavoidable steps.

key

Prices

Free entry

Open all the time
Open every day (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day) April - September: 10.30am to 4.30pm October - March: 11am to 3.30pm Last admission to museum 30 minutes before closing.

Contact

Museums & Heritage Officer
Tel: 01543 264972

sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk

View the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop website

www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk

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Venue

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LG

View the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum website www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk

See location on Multimap

Map reference: SK 117095

Guided tours by prior arrangement
special events held
Facilities for blind/partially sighted
facilities for deaf/hard of hearing
guide dogs accepted
LDTA member

Also at this venue

Group Facilities

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date	event
Thu 9 - Thu 30 Sep 2010	Housemade
Sat 18 Sep 2010	Heritage Weekend
Wed 27 Oct 2010	Half Term Tea Party Workshop
Thu 25 Nov 2010	Christmas Light Night
Sat 11 Dec 2010	A Georgian Family Christmas

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has steps and no ramp

Entrance

Steps to the main entrance
4
Number of steps to entrance
Handrail by steps
Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Hearing loop installed in public areas

General

Hearing loop system
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Audible alarm system
Visual alarm system

Notes

Samuel Johnson Birthpace Museum is a Grade I listed building with many stairs. A pictorial guide to the museum and our introductory DVD are available in reception for visitors who can enter via the short flight of steps to reception, but are not able to climb the main stairs.