Join us at Dr Johnson’s House this June for a special evening exploring death, rituals, and grief with Sofka Zinovieff and Julia Samuel. A thoughtful conversation on how we understand loss, past and present. Death Rituals & Grief Wednesday 10 June 6.30pm - 8pm tinyurl.com/54rnyme6

Visit Dr Johnson's House for our London Craft Week exhibition, Zié Object(s) × Dr Johnson’s House. Displayed in the Parlour, the exhibition features contemporary works inspired by archival research and history, with pieces in wood, silver, ceramic, and glass. Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm Free exhibition

CRAFT. n.s. [cræft, Sax. crefft, in old Welsh.] 1. Manual art; trade. 2. Art; ability; dexterity. Join us on this Friday and Saturday for London Craft Week. Friday 15 May & Saturday 16 May 10am – 5pm Free entry to the exhibition tinyurl.com/2vkyupp3

Step inside Dr Johnson’s House and discover the world of Samuel Johnson at 17 Gough Square. Wander through the historic rooms where Johnson compiled his famous Dictionary. Tue - Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 12pm - 4pm www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit

We’ll be taking part in London Craft Week this year. Zié Object(s) × Dr Johnson’s House will be open on 15 & 16 May, showcasing contemporary works inspired by archival research. Friday 15 May & Saturday 16 May 10am – 5pm Free entry to the exhibition tinyurl.com/2vkyupp3

UPDATE: we’re very nearly sold out for our first Travels Through Time LIVE recording at @drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social's this Thursday! If you don’t want to miss out, tickets are on sale below!👇

ICYMI: We’re hosting our very first Travels Through Time podcast episode this Thursday at @drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social in London. Join us as Paul O’Keeffe and Peter Moore discuss one of our most famous naval engagements in history. Ticket link in the original post comments👇

“...When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life” Discover Georgian England’s most famous man of letters and step inside the world of Samuel Johnson. We are open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm www.drjohnsonshouse.org

Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words Lottie Moggach: A Victorian Murder Reimagined - The Story Behind the Novel Join Lottie Moggach as she discusses her novel and the real life murder that inspired it. With Clare Clark. Tue 12 May 6.30pm - 7.30pm tinyurl.com/mrxx46n4

Join historians Paul O'Keeffe and Peter Moore as they discuss key highlights from O'Keeffe's vivid and visceral portrayal of the most famous naval battle in history and the human cost of war. Trafalgar: Battle & Aftermath Thursday 7 May 6.30pm-8pm tinyurl.com/3ckm6yuj

Join our Editor as he visits @drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social, one of the most fascinating locations featured in our book ‘Doors of London’🚪 You can read more about what’s behind this door in our #blogpost ‘Lounge in a Literary Workshop’ on our website, link in bio 🔗 #Londontourist #londonmuseum

Dr Johnson's House will be closed on Friday 1 May. We're open on Saturday 10am - 5pm.

Can confirm this place is delightful! I went there last July and am determined to get back these one of these days. Don’t miss the statue of Hodge the cat in the courtyard outside, or the Ole Cheshire Cheese around the corner, either…

At this table in this room, Samuel Johnson wrote the first comprehensive Dictionary of the English Language. Join our Editor as he time travels back to the editorial world of Fleet Street in the 1750s. @drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social @cathlondon.bsky.social www.sheldrakepress.co.uk/blog/lounge-...

3/ Peter Moore will be in conversation military historian Paul O'Keeffe, as we go back in time with a vivid and gripping retelling of the most famous naval battle in history; and the terrible human cost of war. Full details and tickets are available directly from Dr Johnson’s House below👇

2/ Join us on Thursday 7 May, 2026 at 6pm for our inaugural live event at @drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social on Gough Square in London, the 18th century home (and now museum) of the Samuel Johnson, the creator of the English dictionary in 1755👇

1/ We’re now home to the long running history podcast, Travels Through Time, hosted by our editor, Peter Moore. We’re still getting up and running as the new season gets underway, and we’re trying something new: a live recording of Travels Through Time!👇

Join us for an intimate musical performance by Orchestra for the Earth in this salon-style concert in the historical home of Dr Johnson. Wednesday 29 April 5.15pm - 6.15pm Book now! 🎟️🍷🎶 tinyurl.com/32956uh3

Step inside history. Plan your visit to Dr Johnson’s House and discover a hidden gem in the City of London. We are open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm www.drjohnsonshouse.org

Join us at Dr Johnson’s House this June for a special evening exploring death, rituals, and grief with Sofka Zinovieff and Julia Samuel. A thoughtful conversation on how we understand loss, past and present. Death Rituals & Grief Wednesday 10 June 6.30pm - 8pm tinyurl.com/54rnyme6

Join us for a Walk & Visit this April and step into Dr Johnson’s London. We’ll explore the surrounding streets he once knew before returning to the House to explore in your own time. Wednesday 15 April 1pm - 3pm tinyurl.com/34u8r76t

The Club, later known as the Literary Club, was co-founded by Johnson and Sir Joshua Reynolds in 1764. It was said that Reynolds suggested starting the Club to ease Johnson's depression and isolation. You can pick a copy of this print in our Gift Shop!

An unmissable opportunity to hear military historian Paul O'Keeffe discuss key highlights from his vivid and visceral portrayal of the most famous naval battle in history and the human cost of war. Trafalgar: Battle & Aftermath Thursday 7 May 6.30pm-8pm tinyurl.com/3ckm6yuj

We’re open as usual this Saturday, 10am–5pm. Stop by and explore the House at your own pace. Please note, we’ll be closed on Easter Sunday. www.drjohnsonshouse.org

Dr Johnson's House will be closed on Easter Friday and Easter Sunday. We're open on Saturday from 10am - 5pm.

We love seeing what our visitors create with quill and ink . Wonderfully inky experiments included. 🪶 Try it yourself, blots and smudges welcome! 📜 www.drjohnsonshouse.org

We’ll be taking a short break over Easter 🐣 Dr Johnson’s House will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but open as usual on Saturday from 10am–5pm. If you’re planning a visit, Saturday is the perfect time to explore the house and say hello. www.drjohnsonshouse.org

Join us this Sunday for a relaxed afternoon of craft at Dr Johnson’s House Make your own handmade greeting cards using beautiful dried flowers and vintage papers, inspired by the textures of the past. All materials provided. Sunday 29 March 12pm - 4pm Free with admission tinyurl.com/mt3jd77t

We’re looking for freelance illustrators and designers! Join us in creating Dr Johnson’s Alphabet, a vibrant visual project introducing early years children to unusual and exciting words. Help us make language playful, engaging, and fun. www.drjohnsonshouse.org/jobs

Johnson had remarkable insight into the human condition and so many of his observations ring true to this day. Many of these sayings come from his writing but he was also an extraordinary conversationalist. Delve into Johnson's quotations and have your talk out today www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit

Join us for an intimate musical performance by UC8 in this salon-style concert in the historical home of Dr Johnson. Wednesday 25 March 5pm - 6.30pm Book now! 🎟️🍷🎶 tinyurl.com/mrht2swx

Welcome the spring with a Museum Late at one of London’s best-kept secrets! Enjoy a glass of fizz, explore the beautiful historic home of the famous Samuel Johnson and hear a short talk on 18th-Century Costume. Thursday 19 March 5.30pm - 7pm Book now! 🎟 🥂 tinyurl.com/32pwd98r

Letter Writing Sunday at Dr Johnson's House this Mother's Day! In this lively, hands-on session you’ll learn the art of quill writing and letter folding, led by @lizison.bsky.social Sunday 15 March 12pm - 4pm Free with admission Tea and biscuits included ☕🍪 tinyurl.com/yvbsfuwt

Johnson, Crime and Punishment, in Four Cases Crime was rife in Georgian London, but so too was punishment. Hear how Samuel Johnson struggled to reconcile his compassion for people in desperate situations with his unwavering sense of Justice. Thur 26 March 6.30pm-8pm tinyurl.com/4dkwkfmv

Join us at Dr Johnson’s House for a special afternoon with BlindAid. A service user will share a talk on the history of visually impaired people, while our team explores the story of Anna Williams and life in the household of Samuel Johnson. Sunday 22 March 12pm - 4pm tinyurl.com/2wavuht9

On International Women’s Day, discover the women who shaped the world of Samuel Johnson. The intellectual companionship of the women in his life was pivotal to Johnson’s well-being and informed his views on the status of women in 18th-century society. Read more on our blog: tinyurl.com/ypxevpv7

Join us this Sunday at Dr Johnson's House for International Women’s Day and a short talk on the women in Johnson’s life. Sunday 8 March 12–4pm Talk is at 2pm, free with admission. www.drjohnsonshouse.org

BOOK. n.s. [boc, Sax. supposed from boc, a beech; because they wrote on beechen boards, as liber in Latin, from the rind of a tree.] 1. A volume in which we read or write. See a book of prayer in his hand; True ornaments to know a holy man. - Shakespeare #WorldBookDay #Books #Dictionary

Letter Writing Sunday at Dr Johnson's House this Mother's Day. In this lively, hands-on session you’ll learn the art of quill writing and letter folding, led by @lizison.bsky.social Sunday 15 March 12pm - 4pm Free with admission Tea and biscuits included ☕🍪 tinyurl.com/yvbsfuwt

The camellias are in bloom, brightening up Gough Square 🌸 🌸 🌸 Plan a visit to Dr Johnson’s House this weekend and step inside one of London’s most atmospheric historic homes. Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm www.drjohnsonshouse.org

Join us for Tea at 2 this Sunday in the withdrawing room! ☕️ Enjoy a warm cup of tea and a friendly chat as part of your visit to Dr Johnson’s House. Tea served at 2pm Open Sunday 1 March: 12pm–4pm www.drjohnsonshouse.org

cf Dr Johnson's famed ability to recite an entire chapter from a book on the natural history of Iceland. @drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social

There are a few tickets left for Queer Georgians, in conversation with Anthony Delaney. Wednesday 25 February 6.30pm - 8pm Book Now! tinyurl.com/9c3255hw

Looking for something different to do this Valentine’s Day? Visit Dr Johnson’s House and discover how many definitions the great lexicographer gave to the greatest of human emotions. 💖 We are open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm www.drjohnsonshouse.org

Reading, Writing & Fencing – the ‘Dangerous’ Pursuits of the ‘Black Elite’ Join us for our February Fleet Street Quarter Lunchtime Lecture. Your ticket includes complimentary lunch. Tuesday 24 February 12.30pm - 1.45pm £3.96 tinyurl.com/2an4xbe8

Join us for Museum Lates this month. Discover one of London’s best-kept secrets and hear a short talk on Samuel Johnson and love. ❤️ Thursday 19 February 5:30pm - 7pm Book Now! tinyurl.com/us66ak3b

Plan a visit to Dr Johnson’s House and enjoy one of our short talks, included with admission. Wed – Dr Johnson’s Dictionary: an extraordinary feat of lexicography Thur – 18th-Century Costume Fri – A City of Change: Living in 18th-Century London Sun – Francis Barber www.drjohnsonshouse.org

Walk. n.s. [from the verb.] 1. Act of walking for air or exercise. Step into Samuel Johnson’s London on a guided walk, then explore Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace. Walk & Visit Wednesday 11 February 1pm - 3pm Book Now! tinyurl.com/bdd6tbkf

Discover the people, stories, and life behind the famous writer’s home. Join our House Tour next Saturday. House Tour Saturday 14 February 10:15am - 11am Book now! tinyurl.com/7b2zscjp

Letter Writing Sunday at Dr Johnson's House. In this lively, hands-on session you’ll learn the art of quill writing and letter folding, led by @lizison.bsky.social Sunday 8 February 12pm - 4pm Free with admission Tea and biscuits included ☕🍪 tinyurl.com/3swhf4h8