Charles Dickens Museum
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Located in the London townhouse where the author wrote Oliver Twist, the Charles Dickens Museum is dedicated to his life and works.
Following the 'Great Expectations' project, the Museum reopened to the public during the author's bicentenary year, 2012.
As well as restoring the house at 48 Doughty Street – Dickens’s home at the start of his career and the birthplace of classics Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby – and opening the house’s attic and kitchen for the first time, the Museum expanded into neighbouring 49 Doughty Street. The adjacent building was converted into a state-of-the-art visitor and learning centre.
The museum appears on our list of literary landmarks around the country.
Why you should go
Located in the house where Charles Dickens lived for over 20 years
Learn about the life and work of Charles Dickens
Dress up as characters from Dickens's novels
Visitor information
Address
48-49 Doughty Street, London, Greater London, WC1N 2LX
020 7405 2127
Opening times
Wednesday - Sundays, 10am–5pm (last admission 4pm)
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, 25 December and 1 January
Exclusions and safety measures
Entire museum and special exhibition open.
Timed entry, book ahead online at www.dickensmuseum.com
Drinks and snacks available to enjoy in the walled garden or take away.
Visitor information
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