I’m a massive Dickens fan, so slightly biased here. But this is one of the best museum experiences I’ve had. Every single member of staff knew their stuff and all went above and beyond to help navigate me and give me little insights into the life Dicken’s may have had here. And how beautifully kept it was. Lovely house, lovely staff, lovely area!

The Charles Dickens Museum is a must-visit for any fan of the author's work. The museum is located in a Georgian townhouse that was Dickens's home from 1837 to 1839, and it is filled with personal artifacts and memorabilia that give visitors a glimpse into the life of one of England's most beloved writers. The museum is divided into 10 rooms, each of which is dedicated to a different aspect of Dickens's life and work. The rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated, and they are filled with original manuscripts, letters, and other artifacts. There are also interactive exhibits that allow visitors to learn more about Dickens's writing process and his social commentary. One of the highlights of the museum is the Blue Room, which was Dickens's study. The room is furnished with Dickens's desk, his writing chair, and his library. Visitors can sit at Dickens's desk and imagine themselves writing one of his famous novels. Another highlight of the museum is the basement, which was once used as a kitchen and servant's quarters. The Charles Dickens Museum is a fascinating and informative place to learn about one of England's most important authors. The museum is well-curated and engaging, and it is sure to appeal to fans of all ages.

Really fun. Love how the actual home of Dickens is a walk-in museum and a tour through his personal life. Well done for kids too. Lots of stairs, no elevator, even though there is a ramp to the front door. Not handicapped friendly, sorry. Very pleasant cafe garden to sit and discuss your impressions

It was the first time I visited Charles Dickens Museum and the thing that made my visiting experience more memorable was the fact that my English teacher of 5th grade had recommended the place to me at the tender age of 10 years; since I was very interested in Charles Dickens novels and his history. A wonderful place to visit with quite a lot to see. This is the only residence of Charles Dickens that is open to the public. There are 3 floors altogether though it's a 5 storey house from the Victorian era. We saw the dining room, the master bedroom , Mary's (his young sister -in- law) bedroom, the dressing room etc. You can also see the study where Charles Dickens wrote his first novels. I enjoyed the basement where you can see the kitchen and the scullery. I also enjoyed the attic and the children's nursery. The staff were very friendly and engaging in conversation; answering any questions I had.. a nice gift shop as well. They gave us a leaflet each which had all information regarding Charles Dickens and his family . Overall I'm very glad to have finally visited the museum after almost 17 years of knowing of it. It was such a very intimate and homely feeling being in one of Charles Dickens residences after years. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who is fond of Charles Dickens novels.

A sweet little museum about Charles Dickens’s, his work, his family and friends with a glimpse into the Victorian era. It’s divided into 4 floors via a staircase. It has a basements here one can see the kitchen and the laundry as well as the wine cellar. On the ground floor one can see the dinning room, the morning room (including the tickets office and the cafe). As one goes up the floors, bedrooms and reading rooms can be found. Top floor has the children’s room. There are toilets spread across the floors from the 1st the third and they’re very clean and tidy. On the ground floor there’s a cafe and a gorgeous courtyard. Staff could be more welcoming and helpful. It’s not disabled accessible. Overall a positive experience

An absolute must for any fan of Dickens. The house gives an insight into what his life was like once his works began to make money for him. More importantly, it gives a very real example as to how a middle class victorian would have lived. I was shocked at how much staff they had in what is, an average London home of that time before modern appliances. The museum does have wheel chair ramps but it's over 5 floors without a lift so unsure how helpful the ramps are. There is also a lovely cafe to relax and have a coffee. The staff was very friendly and helpful

Commendable effort has been put into transporting us back to Dickens' era. The museum exhibits an exhaustive collection of his work, lifestyle, family and his particular flair for showmanship. The attached picture is a glimpse of the Dickens family's dining room, where they hosted many gatherings (an audio of dinner chatter plays as you walk around this room, bringing the experience to life). For those not having any prior knowledge of Dickens, the volunteers on every floor are there to guide you through with exquisite tales of the writer's life and works, as well as the society of the time. One of the volunteers, Bridget, especially took out time for us to explain in detail about the house layout, relics that have been collected from other Dickens residences and displayed here. The museum is definitely worth whether or not you know Dickens.

This is a really neat little museum to learn more about Charles Dickens, his family, and his legacy! I really enjoyed walking throughout the entire house, which was much larger than expected. What’s really handy is that they have a QR code with an audio tour handy to provide a voice over for each of the rooms, so bring along some headphones for a self guided tour!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Charles Dickens Museum, and it was truly a captivating experience. As soon as I stepped through the doors, I felt like I had been transported back in time to the Victorian era, immersing myself in the world of this literary genius. The museum beautifully showcases the life and work of Charles Dickens, with fascinating displays of his personal belongings, original manuscripts, and rare editions of his famous novels. Exploring the rooms where Dickens lived and wrote was incredibly inspiring, and I couldn't help but imagine the stories that must have unfolded within those walls. The knowledgeable staff added to the experience, providing insightful commentary and answering all my questions. It was a delightful journey into the life and imagination of one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Whether you're a fan of Dickens or simply appreciate history and literature, I highly recommend a visit to the Charles Dickens Museum. It's a true gem for any literary enthusiast or curious soul seeking a glimpse into the Victorian era and the genius of Charles Dickens.

It's very cool to see the actual home interior and where Dickens did some of his writing. The staff are friendly and have done a good job staging with mostly period pieces or close replicas.

The Charles Dickens Museum is a joy to visit. I went last week to view the museum for my Blog and loved it. Set inside a beautiful 5 storey home, the rooms are decorated as they would have been in the Victorian era. You can see the study where Charles Dickens wrote his first novels. I enjoyed the basement where you can see the kitchen and scullery. I stopped off in the cafe for a vegetarian quiche and salad. The food in the cafe is basic but nice. You can treat yourself to a cake, scone, soup or hot drink. There is a cute garden at the back which would be nice to sit on a sunny day. This museum is perfect for anyone who enjoys the writing of Charles Dickens or if you are interested in Victorian London. It doesn't take long to look around so you can pop in and browse if you find yourself in Bloomsbury.

For someone who knows nothing about Dickens and who never had to read any of his books at school, the Dickens House Museum was both interesting, informative and engaging on all levels. Having gone on a HOT day it was super cool inside and gave us good tape from the sun whilst learning about the ins and outs of his home as well as the great man’s life. Of most interest was the fact that his father ended up in a debtor prison and the impact this had on his life as a whole and his works. Definitely worth the visit, and not an over subscribed tourist trap, thank god!

The Charles Dickens Museum is an author's house museum at 48 Doughty Street in Holborn, London Borough of Camden. It occupies a typical Georgian terraced house which was Charles Dickens's home from 25 March 1837 (a year after his marriage) to December 1839.

Interesting museum for anyone that appreciates Charles Dickens works. Even though he only lived at this venue for 3 years, it was great to get insight into the author life at that time. Took us about an hour to go through the museum. It was not crowded, so we were able to take time in each room. Bonus - There were special exhibits in every room on London Fog and how it inspired Dickens.. Fascinating!

I really loved this house with so many original features and artefacts. When we went they had decorated with Christmas garlands everywhere, which looked the part of a Christmas carol . A very pleasant and enjoyable experience

Love this Museum. Charles lived there and it seems like they have preserved a good number of furniture and the original make up of the building structure. It was my second time there. I loved the room filled with poetry and the kitchen including the wine cellar. It takes back in time. There is also a reading room in the museum where you could read his books or yours. It’s on a quite street and the prices are super affordable. You should go visit history. Definitely worth it

Great Museum to learn more about one of the greatest novelists and life in Victorian time in UK. The cafe and the garden are very beautiful and perfect for a break so take your time when you visit!

I’m so glad I squeezed in the Housemaid’s Tour. I felt transported to the mid-1800s as the entertaining and engaging guide walked us through the artifact filled home while narrating stories and facts. I particularly liked the dining room and loved how she said she would not go east of the house after dark- east being Jack the Ripper territory. I would recommend this tour to others as I enjoyed it very much but note: it is not wheelchair accessible. Due to many stairs, the tour is for the able bodied.

I highly recommend coming here! It was very cool to see Charles Dickens actual house. It literally has the real Dickens family commode on display in the parents' bedroom lol. There are at least 4 floors. The kitchen, wine cellar, and "laundry room" are in the basement. You can download an audio guide to listen to while you walk through the house. It takes about 1.5 hours to get through the house but it depends on each person of course.There is a lovely cafe and outdoor seating there too. It's near Russell Square tube Station and about a 10 minute walk from there. It's also relatively close to the British Museum.

Visited early January, had been meaning going for a long time, after watching a movie about his life I decided to finally go. The house is well preserved, it projects the way they lived within the house very nicely and contains a good amount of his personal items along with many books. Upon entry you will be provided with an interesting information leaflet. Entry costs £9.50 but it’s free if you have the Art Fund card. If you want to buy souvenirs upon exit there is a shop. Worth visit especially if you are in the area.

Busy house over 4 floors where the coveted writer once lived. Think it could do with more video screens depicting his life or showing his works adapted into movies. Marcellina was a very informative and friendly guide, dressed accordingly for the era.

A must-visit for any fan of Dickens or Victorian domestic life. It's so well preserved and really helps illustrate what life was like for the greatest writer ever. The cafe in the basement is really pleasant as well.

Since my college Dickens course more than thirty years ago, I have dreamed of touring his home! And it was just as special as I hoped it would be. There were at least four very helpful volunteers available to answer questions, and we learned fascinating stories. Mr. Dickens rented the place for about £80 a month —which was a lot of money for that time!! Highly recommend.

Very informative and entertaining. A great museum to visit before Christmas to feel that extra bit of festive vibes. Worth the cost. Also a relatively good museum you can spend an hour in, and longer if you go to the cute cafe. ☕️

This was an enlightening experience for us to be able to visit the home of one of Britain's greatest writers. The rooms are laid out as they would have been in Dickens' time there and it is easy to feel the family's presence there. The volunteers there are friendly and informative and pleased to be of help in describing life with the Dickens. Charles Dickens produced a lot of his major works here and it's possible to see and read pages of his actual hand written work. A worthwhile visit in our opinion.

Small, but informative. Definitely recommend it! The reconstruction of the rooms gives us a glimpse of what must have been his life in the house. The rare pictures and memorabilia are especially worthwhile!

An excellently preserved and restored historic rendition of Charles Dickens home he moved into in his early twenties with his wife. The lower floors are most interesting as a period piece, with the upper floors showing more of Dickens character. The next door house has been converted into a museum and event space.

I love these little museums in London. Big enough that you learn something, small enough to not get bored! Good information on Charles Dickens, nice to see something personable about the author. We went on a Saturday morning and it wasn’t too busy. Wouldn’t recommend it though on a weekend if you plan on going to the British museum afterwards (the BM is packed on a weekend, with queues around the street!)

This house is exceptional if you are looking to see and experience some of London’s Victorian history. The basement level was really interesting and with some rather unexpected hedgehog facts (I won’t ruin it). A fantastic visit much enjoyed by everyone. Oh, and the gift shop is rather fab too.

My first time visiting, it had been in my ‘places to visit’ list for ever but I had never got around to going. I saw online that you could book A Handmaids Tour of his house for £15 so I did this one Sunday morning and it was wonderful. The actress playing the handmaid was excellent and really embraced the part and was very funny, engaging with everyone. The house has been preserved amazingly and everything is so tasteful. There is also a lovely cafe and a beautiful garden. Well worth a visit.

Walked through where Dickens lived and worked more than a century ago. You can climb up starting from the basement with the kitchen and the wine cellar to the dining room and up to his bed chamber. The rooms are so stylish, it seems that you are looking at the live example from the 19th century Architecture Digest. Due to COVID-19, some measures are being applied such as face covering, hand sanitising, and keeping a low number of visitors. Don’t forget to pick up a very special edition of The Christmas Carols from the Charles Dickens Museum.

Interesting and worth checking out.

Great artifacts and nice gift shop. But too dark to see anything clearly. And the staff feel more like guards than guides: you don't feel like you can ask them things.

Such an amazing place to visit. Staff are so friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do.

A bit of a distance from Kings Cross. It's in a very nice part of town off Gray's Inn Road. The authentic artifacts and draft stories are really interesting. The handwritten parts of the display are difficult to read. There are quotes from his popular works including Pickwick Papers and also Oliver Twist. The staff were excellent at giving an overall narrative of the place. It was very affordable and the checking of my online ticket was very easy. I recommend it if you don't mind the walk.

Brilliant museum. Spoke to a lovely girl who works there who was able to tell us all about the history of the house. Highly recommend.

Fantastic museum to visit, Loved having the audio guides and enjoyed learning about the history of Charles Dickens. I also enjoyed chatting to the volunteers too. Would highly recommend

I love the museum and the café. Also volunteers are very helpful, I met one named Phil who showed me the downstairs floor and told me a lot about this famous writer. It was amazing!

Wonderful experience! The museum brings you back in time and shows you how life must have looked like in those days. The museum also has a lovely cosy café where you can enjoy some nice refreshments. Definitely worth a visit! We enjoyed it very much!

Great visit. We went in April and did not wait to come inside. We visited the whole museum in about an hour but you can take your time with audio guides available on their website or via QR codes around the museum. There is also a café. (note it is children friendly with lots of activities for them)

It was great to explore on a rainy day. It was a last-minute decision to visit. I'm glad I did. Fascinating. There are so many interesting artefacts and personal belongings.

A beautiful and carefully curated house-museum that is definitely worth a visit if you're in London. We all know Dickens' masterpieces, but the information about his life given by the free audio-guide (available in many languages) really give you an insight that adds much to the understanding of his work. Special mention goes to his precious writing desk and chair, as well as to his own reading stand, designed by Charles Dickens himself, used by the author during social dinners with friends during which he would entertain his guests and read out loud passages from his books. Charles Dickens's personality comes to life thanks to his belongings and the audio description of each room of this beautiful Georgian house.

We visited as a group for a work trip. Highly recommend a visit here. The interpretation is of high quality, using different form’s including written text, a free audio guide and leaflet, including a family trail. Loved visiting the rooms from the basement to the top floor. Highlight was seeing Charles Dickens clothes (so small), and his writing desk including pieces of his handwriting. Little hidden gem in London.

Fantastic. Really well done - the audiobook is a must. I hope they sell it separately soon!

Wonderful staff. Represents history well. I loved it.

A wonderful place to visit with much to see. Great time to visit as it was not busy. The staff are excellent and answered many of my questions. Be prepared to walk up several flights of stairs if you want to see the entire museum.

Excellent museum to visit! This was the first time I had gone to the Charles Dickens Museum in London. It is the only residence of Charles Dickens that is open to the public and in such a great location. The staff were very friendly and offered a small guide which showed each room to see - it was ideal to visit for about 2 hours. There are plenty of items and exhibitions to see - and some areas with talking captions; including a shop in the first room from when you enter into the building. The social distancing was managed so well in a fairly confined space. It brought me back to the times I watched David Copperfield and Oliver Twist on TV - a fantastic place to visit if you are into Charles Dickens novels and/or films. There are 3 floors altogether and a basement which shows the kitchen/pantry and wash rooms. Plenty of artefacts are on display here. The ticket price was £9.50 (online booking) but for such a prized historic house, is worth the money.

It is a residence of legendary Charles Dickens, it feels so overwhelming visiting in this intimate place. The feeling is very homely, I am not sure if I am describing it correctly. It is a must visit if you are a fan of Charles Dickens or museum itself.

Really awesome and interesting his story. They offer an audio guide describing every part of his house (although they charge a bit for it) but it was worth it. For those who appreciate history and literature, I highly recommend visit this place , to know the man behind his writings.

Very interesting I must say. Would recommend a visit

If you like/love Dickens this is a must see. It's all authentic, and the desk on display there is the one he used as a young reporter. They did a huge refit in 2012, and acquired more memorabilia. It's also nearby to the foundling hospital which has close historical connections, which is also open to the public these days - visit both.

Interesting place, multiple rooms and artefacts. Some recreated sounds eg in the front dining room of life at the time. Little café area too.

Beautiful museum dedicated to Charles Dickens. Original manuscripts, period pieces, a beautiful museum for 9.5 pounds, which is very advantageous as a price in London. The visit lasts approximately 1 hour.

Awful experience this afternoon. Attended with my disabled student daughter but unfortunately didn’t have any ID to prove my daughter was either a student and her blue badge was in the car. Very unsavoury interaction when ID was demanded as apparently anybody could be claiming to be a student. Even offered to pay the £2 concession difference. Eventually managed to find the email address of my daughter’s special needs college but that didn’t seem to be acceptable either. Totally ruined what I suspect is a great museum

Interesting to see one of Dickens’ homes plus original letters and personal effects, but also a lovely little courtyard cafe to pop into for a cuppa.

I always wanted to go, It’s beautiful, enjoy it

Really interesting museum, I learnt a lot about Charles Dickens. Bigger in the inside that it looks.

Great museum for lovers of Dickens or anyone who wants to see how a Georgian/Victorian middle class family lived. Rooms are lovingly restored with a mix of genuine Dickens furniture and furniture from his time. Recommended.

a subject we were interested in. The volunteers were very helpful and proactive. We will visit again!

Great knowledgable staff and hands in experience!

Charles Dickens lived in many houses, but he lived here for 25 years and it is now a museum, but designed as if he and his family were still in residence. This house has been completely restored and there is an extension into an adjoining building where further items are on display. One can buy a pre-timed ticket for 9.50 (for adults).

GREAT PLACE

Very evocative with lots of fantastic artwork of both Dickens and scenes from the books.

A bit fussy. Pricey too. But it is evocative.

Good

(Translated by Google) Being in the house of Charles Dickens a privilege (Original) Estar en la casa de Charles Dickens un privilegio

A real gem of a museum, Dickens fan or not it's a lovely house to visit. Nice cafe too 🙂

A wonderful place to visit much to see. The staff are excellent very engaging answering any questions And now is a good time to visit as it's not to busy.

Very nice little museum if you like to see where he lived with his family and buy some souvenirs

The museum and the cafe were very nice!

Love the Charles Dickens Museum! You learn so much about one of Britain's favourite writers in the house he lived in and the texts he wrote during his time at Doughty Street. Café is very cosy and the scones are great. Can't wait to come back to visit.

It was very Dickensian. 11/10 - would recommend.

(Translated by Google) I didn't get to enter. Open in the morning. (Original) No llegué a entrar. Abre por la mañana.

This is a small medium, but well worth a visit. Your are able to wander from room to room emmersing yourself in the period. The walls are full of pictures and drawing that add life and texture. There is a small cafe which I didn't visit but appeared nice at a glance

Quite surprising - but was his home only for a brief period

Beautiful house, contains original furniture used by Dickens.

(Translated by Google) You feel like you are back in the 1800s. Staff explained well and exciting. (Original) Man fühlt sich in die Zeit um 1800 zurück versetzt. Personal hat gut und spannend erklärt.

Really awesome and interesting his story. They offer an audio guide describing every part of his house (although they charge a bit for it) but it was worth it. For those who appreciate history and literature, I highly recommend visit this place , to know the man behind his writings.

Excellent display and artifacts of the great mans life.Well worth a visit for folk not into literature....most people have heard of Scrooge. A keen observer of hard times endured by ordinary working class people like me

The museum is very well set out and makes it easy to imagine the great man living and working in his home environment.

An interesting insight into the life of one of the world's literary greats. This small, but informative museum provides the visitor a glimpse of Dicken's life. Indeed, one could easily see how life in Victoria England impacted the works of Dickens.

Interesting artifacts, bits of Dickens' writing. Given that he only lived here for two years, they do a good job with what they have. Worth a visit.

More focused on the house and way of life of Dickens than about his work. Really interesting and a good to learn more about the author.

Lovely place and so interesting. Highly recommended

Lovley Museum well worth the visit for the history and architecture of this Georgian property. Well laid out and very informative. Was very surprised to read in a quite book we have title London by tube which mentions this museum that the property was to be demolished in 1923 but was saved by 3 members of the Dickens fellowship. If it was not for them the history of this place would have been lost. Assests like these are a national treasure and government should provide security and safe keeping for future generations to enjoy. It's part of the public realm.

Made my first visit to the museum last week with my nephew - who has been there more than once - and it did not disappoint. The house is well preserved, and the rooms are all filled with fascinating memorabilia. The staff made us feel welcome, and were helpful and informative. Recommended.

Great place with lots of ambiance! Getrennt the real Victorian feeling!

Lovely little gem. Worth a visit especially if you're a fan.

Really interesting little museum. It was well worth having the audio guide. I love the kind of personal feel to it all.

Great museum of Charles Dickens, lovingly maintained. Had the opportunity to attend readings of excerpts of his work and q&a sessions by some of his descendants there, absolutely grand!

A very interesting visit and a very well done museum! we visited yesterday morning and it was a nice surprise to discover this beautiful Victorian house which tells us a lot about the way of life at the time, the tea room space is really great! (Little extra, the kindness and the sweet smile of the young woman at the reception)

It is worthy what we pay for the entrance. A propper wealthy Victorian house. We had a fantastic and well knowledgeable guy, a gentleman volunteering there who told us all the history surrounding the objects of the house.

Superb museum, lovely rooms to visit. The volunteers are super nice and helpful. Peter Thompson gave us a really nice tour of the house full of very meaningful stories.

Would thoroughly recommend this museum. Very interesting plus many artefacts. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Small cafe on site for teas coffees cakes and light lunches.

Lovely little museum. Also great if your just interested in the architecture. Such a sweet house and filled with lovely illustrations and objects of note. Only down side was no options in the cafe for those that are lactose intellectual. But lovely.

A home and a Museum. One is struck by the ordinariness of this home occupied by Dickens for two years during his early career. However, at the time this home would have been considered very comfortable. Best to go during quiet weekdays as the home easily feels crowded with even just a dozen people in it.

When you visit the house that Dickens lived in and wrote some major works you get a real insight into his world. It's also a superb Regency London town house from 1805. A warm welcome from knowledgeable staff.

Lovely museum that was once Charles Dickens’s family home. Beautiful place with school children being guided through too.

It was okay. I did learn a few things on Dickens that I didn't know before. It really brushes over a lot of the negative aspects of Dickens though, namely his affairs and unhappy marriage. There was a few things missing from the exhibit and the further upstairs you go, the more barren it becomes. I would set aside an hour and 100% use the free audio guide as this is really the biggest selling point.

A memorable experience to visit the actual residence of a beloved writer. Rooms and personal belongings are preserved well. The staff is very cordial and will share few unknown stories and anecdotes. If you have a student art pass, you can visit for free.

A lovely little museum with amazing and lovely staff with lots of knowledge! I learnt a lot more about Charles Dickens and it was really cool seeing what his house was like and the furniture he used. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. The gift shop is lovely as well and they have lots of his books of course!