Dickens in Doughty Street: 100 Years of the Charles Dickens Museum

On 9 June 1925, 48 Doughty Street opened as a museum dedicated to its previous resident, the author Charles Dickens. Founded by the Dickens Fellowship —  a worldwide association of people who share an interest in Charles Dickens — 100 years later, the Charles Dickens Museum is home to an extraordinary and unrivalled collection exploring the world of Charles Dickens and his global impact.

This exhibition brings together highlights of that collection, from some of the first objects to enter the Museum, to our most recent acquisitions, and illuminates the life and works of Dickens and the Museum’s role in preserving his legacy.

You will encounter Dickens the man and Dickens the writer, as well as his personal style, interests and passions; from his hairbrush, walking stick and only surviving suit, to portraits and photographs made during his lifetime.

Step into the world of Charles Dickens and discover more about one of the world’s first international celebrities.

We would like to thank our generous exhibition sponsors, Hallett Independent Art & Heritage Insurance, and donors The Murray Family and The City Pickwick Club.