The Sherlock Holmes Museum
Marylebone, Greater London
About The Sherlock Holmes Museum
Thinking of visiting The Sherlock Holmes Museum? Well..."It's Elementary, my dear Watson".
Step into the crime-solving, clue-finding world of the famous detective - Sherlock Holmes. Are you ready to open that famous door and prepare for a day of fun and intrigue?
Things to Do
An authentic Victorian experience awaits at 221B Baker Street, as you are guided through curious rooms by nostalgic characters. Step into the world that British Crime Novelist, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle expertly crafted and channel your inner detective.
The splendid four-storey Georgian Town House dates back to 1815, but its fictional detective occupant, Sherlock, lived in the home from 1881 to 1904. The small and intimate setting is filled with treasured items that fans of the novel will instantly recognise!
Be greeted by the London ‘bobby’ (policeman) at the front door, then meet fascinating tour guides in Victorian costumes as they take you from each intriguing room to the next. Each session around the quaint London home lasts between 30-45 minutes. I wonder how many clues you can uncover about Holmes at that time…Did you know the museum has the largest collection in the world of Sherlock Holmes memorabilia and gifts? It might be time to hit the gift shop for some authentic Sherlock merch!
Souvenir Shop
Looking for some authentic Sherlock merch? Hit the gift shop for some Holmes-inspired gifts including the famous deerstalker hat, the Sherlock Holmes book series, and some seriously cute Sherlock teddy bears.
How to Get There
By Tube: The nearest stations to the museum are Baker Street Tube (2-minute walk), Marylebone Tube (4-minute walk) and Regent's Park (8-minute walk).
By Train: The nearest railway stations to the museum are Marylebone (4-minute walk), Paddington (18-minute walk) and Euston (21-minute walk).
By Bus: You can take the 113, 2, 205, 27 and 274 buses to the museum.
Whether you are a long-time Holmes fan or a Benedict Cumberbatch fan, the Sherlock Holmes Museum is a quirky, memorable and much-loved day out for the family.
So what are you waiting for? Uncover the histories, plot lines, artefacts and insights into how Sherlock was created in fiction, and how he came to be an iconic literary figure in real life.
- Guided tours from Victorian characters
- Interesting artefacts and items
- The world’s largest collection of Sherlock memorabilia
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Contact Details
221b Baker St, Marylebone, London, NW1 6XE
London
Greater London
NW1 6XE
England
Tel: 020 7224 3688
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