Sir John Soane's Museum

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9 / 10

14 expert reviews

“A wonderful fun house designed and inhabited by Sir John Soane (1753–1837), Royal Academy professor and architect of the Bank of England, among other buildings.”

– Concierge

Fodor's Fodor's
"Everywhere, mirrors and colors play tricks with light and space, and split-level floors worthy of a fairground funhouse disorient you." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Wonderfully hodgepodge collection of art and ancient sculpture in the wildly Victorian private house-museum of Sir John Soane." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Spooky museum dedicated to the great 18th century architect."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"On entering, visitors are immersed in the world of the museum's creator, Sir John Soane (1753-1837), the great architect of the Regency period." Full review
Departures Departures
"This extensive Georgian house pays homage to the legendary Grand Tour." Full review
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