Sir John Soane's Museum
14 expert reviews
“A wonderful fun house designed and inhabited by Sir John Soane (1753–1837), Royal Academy professor and architect of the Bank of England, among other buildings.”
– Concierge
"Everywhere, mirrors and colors play tricks with light and space, and split-level floors worthy of a fairground funhouse disorient you." Full review
"Wonderfully hodgepodge collection of art and ancient sculpture in the wildly Victorian private house-museum of Sir John Soane." Full review
"Spooky museum dedicated to the great 18th century architect."
2 Stars
"On entering, visitors are immersed in the world of the museum's creator, Sir John Soane (1753-1837), the great architect of the Regency period." Full review
"This extensive Georgian house pays homage to the legendary Grand Tour." Full review
"Vast, varied collection of art and architecture crammed into three town houses." Full review
"The former home of architect Sir John Soane is one of the quirkiest museums in London." Full review
"John Soanes was a prominent 19th century architect." Full review
"A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities. " Full review
"This is, without a doubt, the city’s most atmospheric museum, packed to the rafters with hundreds of interesting and impressive artworks and artifacts." Full review