Sherlock Holmes Museum

Fans of the famous Sherlock Holmes Mysteries will be captivated and intrigued by this popular and quaint museum

Study replicated inside the Sherlock Holmes Museum
Study replicated inside the Sherlock Holmes Museum

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is a fascinating private museum located in an old boarding house on 221b Baker Street and dedicated to the extremely popular fictional detective of Sherlock Holmes and his friend Doctor John H. Watson. The museum recreates the fictional home of Sherlock Holmes as it is described in the popular series of stories.

In addition to recreating the fictional Victorian era 221b Baker Street residence of Sherlock Holmes, the museum contains rooms exhibiting wax models arranged to illustrate scenes from the stories. There is a good selection of antiques and gifts available for purchase from the Museum's souvenir shop.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm except on Christmas. As this is a private museum there is a small admission charge.

Sherlock Holmes Museum is located within a short walk of the Wallace Collection so you may want to consider visiting it also while in the area.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Regular Hours:
May differ on holidays

  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Address: 221b Baker St, London NW1 6XE, UK

Phone: 020 7224 3688

Official Website: Sherlock Holmes Museum

Reviews

Rated 4.3 out of 5 Star Rating

4 Star Rating I visited the museum dedicated to the literary detective Sherlock Holmes, despite mixed reviews online, I personally found it to be a delightful, if irreverent, homage. I think it depends who you visit with, I went with another person who enjoys quirky museums so we had a great time. Housed in a Grade 2 listed Georgian townhouse from 1815, it features a blue plaque marking "221b Sherlock Holmes consulting detective 1881-1904." Inside, a Victorian-dressed tour guide leads visitors through meticulously detailed rooms starting from Sherlock's chaotic study, filled with objects like his violin and medical case, each evoking the spirit of the stories. Sherlock's bedroom displays pictures of serial killers and the iconic, though not Doyle-penned, deerstalker hat. The tour becomes self-guided from Watson's quarters upwards, ending with a peculiar collection of wax figures, including Professor Moriarty. The attic offers a glimpse into Victorian daily life. The first-floor rooms are well-executed, though additional guided tours for the upper floors would enhance the experience. Overall, it's a quirky museum worth visiting for those who enjoy unique attractions. Priced at £16, the visit is reasonably priced for today's standards, particularly appealing to mystery aficionados and fans of the books. The museum's gift shop is notable for its extensive Sherlock Holmes memorabilia. Buy timed tickets in advance so you don't have to wait in the long queue. Make sure you get into the right queue. The stairs are a little steep and there are no toilets. If you get off at Baker Street underground look out for the Sherlock tiles in the station. Look out for the Sherlock statue in front of the station.
Tanya Lake - a week ago

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5 Star Rating Very cool to see how accurate the house is in comparison to the books! It is all so intricately done and I loved having the short tour of the first two rooms before being allowed to explore! Although the wax figures are a little creepy, it was worth the money, especially if you are a big fan!
Emma Moore - a month ago

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4 Star Rating This museum is definitely catered more for the fans of the book. Before entering, you have to wait in front of the door to be admitted - the house is pretty small, so they only allow a group of people at a time. Upon entering, you will be briefed by the staffs on two of the rooms - the living room and Sherlock’s bedroom. Then you’re free to roam around. It took me about 30 minutes to tour around the house, after that you can visit the gift shop next door if you like. If you’re a fan of the books you will enjoy seeing the house come to life.
Soren MN - 3 months ago

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4 Star Rating We did not go to the actual museum as other reviews suggested it was not worth it. We did visit the gift shop which in itself was good. We got to take a photo with the greeter to the museum entrance and the gift shop has a nice selection Sherlock Holmes themed merchandise.
Scotty Grech-Matthews - a month ago

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4 Star Rating Nice staff and guide. The tour didn't last longer than 30 minutes, you walked around the house and checked the rooms. Nice to see, but I think you get more out of it and connect more references if you are a Sherlock fan, which my company and I weren't really... but very nicely decorated, you can tell that there is a passion that they want to keep alive. Expensive gift shop. There is a mystery surrounding whether Sherlock actually existed or not and saying this was where he actually lived didn't make things any clearer, rather more confusing.
Johanna G - 3 months ago

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Directions

Tube Line Nearest Station Walking Time
Bakerloo, Circle, Jubilee, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan LinesBaker Street 2 Minutes

How to get to Sherlock Holmes Museum by Tube

From Baker Street Tube Station exit onto Baker Street and walk to your right (north) for about 1 block. The museum is on the left side of the street.

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