This is the House museum of Sir John Soane who was the architect of the Bank of England. I was really impressed that he was also a collector and a well traveled man. His historic former house is filled to brim with antiques, sculptures, paintings and artefacts. You get to see his own architectural drawings and cork and plaster models as well. You can see the original sarcophagus of Seti I. You can also see how he lived, slept, ate and worked as some rooms of the house have been left as they were when he died in 1837. I believe this tells us how the upper class lived in the past. This is a must visit house museum in London.

This is a fascinating, eclectic museum filled to the brim with such an assortment of artifacts that it's hard to describe. We walked in and walked around without a tour, but with the help of a map and the knowledgeable and friendly guides, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. This is a small museum, but there are a lot of nooks and crannies. I think if we were to come again, we would book a tour. I'm sure there are some things that we missed. If you're a history buff, an art or architecture buff, or just someone fascinated with historical artifacts, then this is the museum for you. We would definitely come back the next time we're in the neighborhood.

This is certainly a weird place and well worth visiting. It is the house of a wealthy architect who instructed that it should be left as it was on the date of his death in 1837. There is lots to see and the exhibits are purposefully not labelled so that the atmosphere can be appreciated if not enjoyed. It is so stuffed full of antiquities that it is difficult to see how someone could have lived there. You are likely to have to queue to enter although admission is free. There are also guided tours of the 'closed" rooms and these have to be booked in advance. The staff are extremely helpful and will explain the unusual exhibits and history behind them. One of London's hidden gems.

Anyone interested in architecture must visit this house. In addition to an interesting collection of antiquities, the house itself is fantastic. Sloan was a famous architect and you can see and experience the various ways that Sloan brought natural light into all parts of his home. I found it fascinating. Everything has been left as it was when Sloan died in the 1830s. Excel at example of a period house designed by a gifted architect.

Three days in London to visit lesser known museums and neighborhoods. Sir John Soanes museum was a real treat. It had a little of everything in an eccentric house. We also checked out the dock lands and museum. A part of modern London that was very cool and surprising. Especially, the museum gave a perspective on the shipping industry of bygone days. We also did our own walking tour of east London and the Jack the Ripper locales. We took a Thames boat tour that was informative and a convenient way to get to Greenwich. I would only recommend this if the weather is nice. Overall you can’t go wrong anywhere in London. Such a great world class city!

I'll start with information - when you arrive and before you enter the building you will be asked to put your coats and bags into clear carrier bag. if they don't fit into the bag, you are directed to the cloak room when your belongings will be stored and you will be given a numbered tag to show when you want to retrieve them at the end of your visit. The cloak room is manned. So, you can keep some items with you and you can carry them with you, as long as they fit in the plastic bag. None of this was explained, but when I asked I was told that some areas are very cramped and you have more awareness of your possessions if you are carrying them. It is worth buying the guide book for £3, card payment only. This gives you some idea of the rooms contents, it really is the most fascinating collection of objects and room guides will give you more details. There's a nice small giftshop, normal London prices, I would definitely go back and do a guided tour to get more out of my visit.

A small museum just off Lincoln Inn Fields showcasing the eclectic collection of the neo classical architect Sir John Soames. Based over the two town house buildings and three floors which was Soames place of residence during his life, it’s a fascinating collection of artworks and drawings. The corridors and passageways are tight so only limited numbers are allowed in at any one time, but an efficient queuing system is employed on the pavement outside. It is free to enter but as there is no information given on the actual collection pieces the available guidebook for £3 is pretty essential, and at a price point lower than a half of lager will cost you in the nearby pub, a reasonable investment that will aid your understanding of this museum.

After many trips to London, we finally got to this fascinating museum. Left pretty much as it was in 1837 (by Act of Parliament, no less), Sir John Soan's museum is an amazing timecapsule of Georgian/Regency life. While I was indeed interested in the collection, I was actually even more interested in the house itself. You could actually imagine what it was like to be a wealthy person back in 1837. I thus actually liked the absence of the labels, signs and interpretive screens you see in most museums. There are numerous helpful and knowledgeable volunteers around to answer any questions. I should also note the exhibition on illuminations - fascinating, and something I hadn't been aware of.

This is a surprising, quirky and compact museum. The personal collection of one man who crammed his home with ancient artifacts and paintings by artists such as Canaletto, Turner and Hogarth. When Sir John Soane ran out of room he purchased the neighbouring terraced town houses and extended into them. Being an architect he ingeniously used skylights and mirrors to illuminate his collection, which he passed to the nation upon his demise. Entrance is free, but due to the confined space you will need to queue outside before gaining entry, which is strictly controlled so that the maximum permitted capacity is not exceeded. There are rules about what bags can be taken in (so best not to have one at all) and even the smallest bag has to be covered with the provided plastic bag. There is a toilet and a classy souvenir shop, but not much else by way of facilities. Items are unlabelled, but there's an excellent guide book at just £3.

I’ve been wanting to visit this museum for years and finally made it. What a gem, the museum is like tardis, book the highlights tour as the guides are excellent who will explain everything and you will access parts of the museum only available on the tour. I absolutely loved it! Another friend of mine visited and didn’t do the tour and couldn’t appreciate everything on site. Highlights tour has to be booked in advance and is worth every penny!