The museum was the former home of the famous architect Sir John Soane. He was a great collector of books, casts and models to benefit his students. That's how the museum took life: Soane invited the Royal Academy students to his house-museum after his lectures to admire the collection and learn from it. On his death in 1837 the house became a proper museum, which you can still admire today. On certain dates during the year, the museum hosts the popular candlelight opening nights.
Sir John Soane's Museum

Entry: Free
Address: 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3BP
Phone: 020 7405 2107
Fax: 020 7831 3957
Email:
admin@soane.org.uk
Website:
http://www.soane.org
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm