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The Sherlock Holmes Museum

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    Filipa R.
    "Sherlock Holmes histories"(22 Tips)
    silvia
    "I know it's 221b Baker Street but £8 for that?"(6 Tips)
    Elizabeth L.
    "Strictly for Sherlock fans."(3 Tips)
    H S.
    "photo ops in deerstalker with pipe"(2 Tips)
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  • Samheart icon on user image
    SamNovember 30, 2014
    Don't forget to purchase your ticket at the souvenir shop before lining up! Maximize what you paid for by taking advantage of the museum props for photo ops!
    Upvoted Jan 4
  • Paul C.
    Paul CarrollJuly 22, 2013
    Opens at 9.30 but be there by 9.15 at latest, buy tickets in shop then have to join another que to enter so if theres 2 of u - 1stay and que. Small but loads to see
  • Alèxia S.heart icon on user image
    Alèxia SoléDecember 7, 2015
    It's not a great museum, it's just to give you an idea of how Sherlock and his friend, Watson, would have lived at 221B of Baker Street. It takes just 20' and, IMO, is great for a cold afternoon.
  • Ignacio U.heart icon on user image
    Ignacio UrrutiaMay 7, 2017
    One of the best "not typical museum" that I ever visited. Completely recommended!
  • Andrey S.heart icon on user image
    Andrey SmuglinJanuary 4, 2018
    Atmosphere are great
  • HeyTripster
    HeyTripsterDecember 9, 2021
    Sherlock Holmes Museum, one of the favorites of Baker’s Street, contains everything about Sherlock, which is well known to crime lovers. It’s like everything Victorian is gathered in this museum. Read more
  • Diane W.heart icon on user image
    Diane WilsonDecember 3, 2018
    The detail of the exhibits are fantastic. Chat to Andreas, one of the staff/host on each floor. He's really lovely and knowledgeable. The shop is great for presents.
  • Cenk G.
    Cenk GümüşcüoğluOctober 7, 2014
    If you enjoy Sherlock Holmes mysteries and TV series like Sherlock and Elementary, you might want to visit this house. It's like a small theme park. Souvenir shop is rich. Entrance fee is overpriced.
  • Bayan A.heart icon on user image
    Bayan AlShebelJuly 11, 2023
    Book your tickets in advance online and lower your expectations it’s tiny and can be finished in no more than 15 minutes
  • Martina S.heart icon on user image
    Martina SamanthaMarch 18, 2015
    Great museum, I definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area. The atmosphere is amazing, the house truly recreates the spirit of Doyle's novel:)
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenJanuary 6, 2018
    This museum is just so much fun. If you love the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories of Sherlock Holmes, you'll absolutely love this museum. Purchase a souvenir keychain - worth it!
  • Stephanie O.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie OrmeMay 31, 2016
    Fun place for a Holmes fan. Is it worth the cost of admission? Ehhh... I'm glad I went, as a longtime fan of the books, but I wouldn't need to go again.
  • Tariq H.heart icon on user image
    Tariq HossenbuxMay 21, 2014
    Get your pic with the staff and sit in a classic Sherlock pose. Great place to browse some old publications and buy great souvenirs. One of the highlights of my trip to London.
  • Alex Z.
    Alex ZhdanovAugust 11, 2017
    hi guys :) The name is Sherlock Holmes and the address is 221B Baker Street 😍 The museum store is painfully expensive and you'll want to buy everything.
  • Sara G.heart icon on user image
    Sara GasimJuly 8, 2022
    Love the experience especially for kids you can also buy some things in the gifts shop
  • H S.
    H ScherApril 16, 2012
    Preferred the museum at the Sherlock Holmes Pub in Winchester, but photo ops in deerstalker with pipe here are too fun and not to be missed! (Also, the gift shop is quite cute.).
  • T.heart icon on user image
    T.February 14, 2017
    Huge lines so go early. You must buy your ticket from the gift shop before entering the house. Nice place but maybe little over rated.
  • Çağlar A.
    Çağlar ARISOYJune 2, 2014
    İf you are in the museum you should take a selfie with sherlock holmes and you shoul buy some sourvenirs from shop but sourvenirs are average 2 times expensive than normal prices :)
  • Elizabeth L.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth LeeNovember 24, 2014
    Souvenirs are so cute: smoking pipes, mini violins and many more. Strictly for Sherlock fans. Old Victorian policeman stands guard at museum entrance.
  • M U.heart icon on user image
    M UMarch 15, 2018
    Currently 15£. But they don’t tell much and you don’t have enough time to observe the rooms and the items. The overall experience was weak for me. Anyway felt good to be in that room.
  • Mamboe29
    Mamboe29May 17, 2013
    Cute and interesting museum for fans. Great for kids! Show up early as can be long cue! Buy tickets in shop next door.
  • P C.
    P CDecember 29, 2015
    Pretty crowded w fans. Nice to have a peek into life in the 19th century. There's a gift shop next door too.
  • Chelsea B.
    Chelsea BradleyMay 8, 2015
    Can get crowded, but worth a long visit. Every room is suffused with Holmes' and Watson's doings.
  • Kristina G.heart icon on user image
    Kristina GarciaFebruary 17, 2014
    No suitcases allowed in here (and no spot to hold them), so don't make this a stop on the way to the airport!
  • Filipa R.
    Filipa RodriguesNovember 25, 2013
    Awesome place for them who like old places and antiques special them who love Sherlock Holmes histories
  • Tereza Š.heart icon on user image
    Tereza ŠmrhováAugust 19, 2019
    Didn’t go inside because of the horrendous queue... however worth it even from the outside, especially for fans!
  • Talyta C.heart icon on user image
    Talyta CapitanMarch 17, 2016
    The name is Sherlock Holmes and the address is 221B Baker Street 😍 The museum store is painfully expensive and you'll want to buy everything.
  • Natasha 'Tashster' B.
    Be sure to look out for the policeman with a pipe, a deerstalker and Dr John Watson's missing hat in the doorway and go and have a photo op. moment.
  • Rebeccaheart icon on user image
    RebeccaSeptember 26, 2015
    Only the first level living room is authentically Sherlock. For the price of 15 pounds, you be the judge.
  • Hanna M.
    Hanna ModAugust 8, 2014
    It's small, but if you take your time you will notice so many references to the books.
  • Richard G.
    Richard GregoryAugust 9, 2010
    Step back in time and pay a visit to Holmes and Watson's former residence for just £6 per adult / £4 per child. Do remember to visit the gift shop old boy, Mrs. Hudson will gladly assist you.
  • Shu- S.
    Shu- Shu 👻💣💥💖February 19, 2013
    The Hound of the Baskervilles ^_^ Touching the history ,for £6 only :)
  • MariLotaheart icon on user image
    MariLotaMarch 1, 2017
    Consulting detective
  • London24
    London24May 14, 2012
    The Georgian town house which the museum occupies as "221B Baker Street" was formerly used as a boarding house from 1860 to 1936.
  • Time Out London
    Time Out LondonMarch 27, 2012
    The last word in factional conceit, 221b’s study is a loving Victorian recreation and a splendid photo op. Read more
  • Norahheart icon on user image
    NorahSeptember 5, 2016
    If u r not that fan of the charachter just take a good photo by the door😄
  • Kristina G.heart icon on user image
    Kristina GarciaApril 11, 2014
    Tickets are now £10 (£8 for little ones) and while interesting, it's certainly rather crowded with folks taking photos. Some rather rudely so!
  • Ezryn Z.heart icon on user image
    Ezryn ZarofJune 30, 2017
    Smaller than I expected but I enjoyed my trip there nevertheless.
  • Bilge U.heart icon on user image
    Bilge UFebruary 3, 2017
    For Sherlock fans, worth to visit. For others, it might be expensive
  • Ahmad AlQaisyheart icon on user image
    Ahmad AlQaisyAugust 13, 2019
    Addiction!💙
  • Artur L.heart icon on user image
    Artur LeonelJanuary 1, 2019
    Nice shop under the museum. There’s not much to see it, though.
  • Lisette
    LisetteAugust 12, 2012
    One of my favourite museums with plenty irresistable souvenirs.
  • Suzyheart icon on user image
    SuzyMay 2, 2016
    Really nice, even if you are not a fan of Sherlock Holmes :)
  • Noom K.
    Come early or get you'll wait in a long queue!
  • Kelly
    KellyNovember 8, 2012
    It is only £6/adult, £4/child, and under 5s free. I personally don't think it's worth it, but at least now I know.
  • Katharine R.
    Katharine RobinsonDecember 27, 2011
    In Star Trek The Next Generation Data is fond of this great detective. Data played the role of Holmes in a holodeck program, alongside La Forge in the role of Dr. Watson. Read more
  • Humberto M.
    Humberto MoreiraFebruary 4, 2012
    Somewhat expensive - if you're a fan, do get there early, close to opening time - crowds tend to ruin the suspension of disbelief.
  • Stefania M.heart icon on user image
    Stefania ManiFebruary 13, 2015
    Cute little museum but probably not worth it except if you are a super fan.
  • Murat Y.heart icon on user image
    Murat YataganFebruary 18, 2013
    fun: you can touch or even use and pise with the things in the museum
  • carthesianheart icon on user image
    carthesianFebruary 27, 2022
    Very entretaining but the visit doesn’t last long for the price.
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