National Lottery Open Week 2026

We're delighted to once again be taking part in the National Lottery Open Week! This is our way of saying thank you to the National Lottery players who have helped support our museum.
Enjoy 2-for-1 entry to explore the home in which Charles Dickens wrote 'Oliver Twist', and treat yourself to a cream tea in the Artful Tearoom!
Simply show your National Lottery ticket at the ticket desk to get 2-for-1 entry to the Museum!
Plan your visit to the Charles Dickens Museum in Bloomsbury, London.
Please be aware that due to capacity restrictions in the historic house, there might be brief wait times during particularly busy periods.
We hope to see you here!
Charles Dickens Museum will be taking part in National Lottery Open Week with a special offer of 2 for 1 entry
This offer will run on 11–13 March
Booking in advance is not required.
Simply show your National Lottery ticket at the ticket desk to get 2-for-1 entry to the Museum!
Please be aware that due to capacity restrictions in the historic house, there might be brief wait times during particularly busy periods. Visitors can make use of the Artful Tearoom while they wait to be admitted.
This offer cannot be pre-booked.
One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to Two visitors for the price of one.
If the offer is redeemed for two different ticket types, the cheapest ticket will be free.
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
All National Lottery games, including National Lottery draw-based games, Instant Win Games, and National Lottery scratchcards, purchased in-store and online / via app, qualify to redeem this offer.
Proof of purchase of a National Lottery game can be either hard copy ticket or digital.
The date of draw / purchase is not relevant.
All offers are subject to availability.
Charles Dickens Museum has the right to refuse entry in the unlikely event of venue / offer reaching capacity, as well as unforeseen circumstances.
In the event of queries on the day, the organisation's decision is final.
This offer is not exchangeable.

