Visiting Us
We can't wait to welcome you to the London home of Charles Dickens. Spread over 5 floors and laid out as it may have looked when Charles Dickens lived here, you'll feel as though you have stepped back in time. Here you can find some useful information to help you plan your visit.
Admission Times & Prices:
Book your tickets now, or feel free to purchase your tickets upon arrival. We're open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4pm. If you are a student, over 60, disabled, on universal credit or carry a blue lights card you are eligible to buy a discounted concession ticket. Our admission prices are listed below:
Adult (16+) - £12.50
Concession (Over 60, people with disabilities, people who receive universal credit, blue lights card) - £10.50
Child (6 - 15) - £7.50
Child (under 6) - Free
We also accept Art Pass, London Pass, ICOM and Museum Association cards. If you have any of these cards you do not need to book in advance, but simply show your card to the ticket desk upon arrival and you'll be welcomed straight in. These cards do not gain you entry to our special events - you can see what events we are hosting on our events page.
Please note, suitcases and large bags are not permitted in the museum.
All tickets are non-refundable, however we are happy to transfer your ticket to another suitable date. If you can no longer make your visit, get in touch and we'll gladly help rearrange your visit. You can reach us on 020 7405 2127, or through info@dickensmuseum.com.
Opening Hours:
We are open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Last entry to the historic house is 4pm. We are usually closed on Monday and Tuesdays.
We open most bank holiday Mondays.
Please check our planned closure page, to make sure you don't miss us.
Accessibility:
We want our museum to be as inclusive as possible. If you have special access requirements, head to our accessibility page for details, or contact us on 020 7405 2127 / info@dickensmuseum.com and a member of our team will be glad to help.
Baggage:
Some of the rooms in the historic house are quite small, so we recommend leaving any large bags or suitcases in one of the local storage sites, such as at King's Cross and St Pancras International Rail Stations. Suitcases and large bags are not permitted in the Charles Dickens Museum.
Only small handbags or backpacks are allowed into the historic house, to be worn on the front or carried by hand.
Pushchairs & Prams:
Due to restrictions in space in the historic house, we are not able to allow pushchairs or prams into the house and they will need to be left in the cloakroom.
Getting Here:
Underground: The nearest tube station is Russell Square, which is only a 5 minute walk from our front door. Russell Square is served by the Piccadilly Line.
Other stations within walking distance are Chancery Lane (Central Line - 10 minute walk) and Kings Cross/St Pancras Station (Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Northern Line and Metropolitan Line - 15 minute walk)
We can also be reached by bus on services: 7, 17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55 or 243.
There is also a cycle rack in Doughty Street and a Santander Cycles docking station nearby.
There is no car park at the Charles Dickens Museum. On street parking is available to holders of a valid Blue Badge, subject to local restrictions. Alternative parking can be found near by in Russell Square, or further details can be found on the Camden Council website.
Contact details:
48 - 49 Doughty Street
London, WC1N 2LX
Telephone: 020 7405 2127
For general enquiries: info@dickensmuseum.com
For information about special events or museum hires: events@dickensmuseum.com
For school groups or education visits: education@dickensmuseum.com