Museums & Galleries · London
Sherlock Holmes Museum
📍 NW1 6XE
Photo: Kaartic (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Faithfully maintained rooms of Sherlock Holmes' residence
- Authentic Victorian furniture and curiosities on display
- Items belonging to Sherlock, his friends and adversaries
- Guides in period costume lead you through the rooms
- Largest collection of Sherlock Holmes gifts and memorabilia
The Sherlock Holmes Museum recreates the gas-lit Victorian world of London's famous fictional detective at 221B Baker Street, the address he supposedly called home from 1881 to 1904. Inside a four-storey Georgian townhouse dating back to 1815, you'll find rooms filled with authentic period furniture and curiosities, plus items relating to Sherlock, his friends and adversaries, brought to life by guides in period costume. It suits devotees of the original stories as well as newer fans of screen adaptations. There's also a gift shop with an extensive range of Sherlock-related memorabilia. The museum is open daily from 9:30am to 6pm. It sits in Museums & Galleries in London, just 0.2 miles from London Marylebone station, with 659 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Sunday, 9:30am–6pm, last entry 5:30pm
- Best for
- Fans of the original stories and Sherlock Holmes adaptations
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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