The Sherlock Holmes Museum
About This Museum
It's a delightful quirk of London that you can send a letter to a fictional detective and have it reach a real museum. Stepping inside 221b Baker Street is like walking directly onto the pages of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories. The air is thick with the scent of old wood and polish, and every corner feels meticulously staged as if Holmes and Watson have just stepped out. You half expect to hear Mrs. Hudson bustling upstairs with a tray or the sound of a violin from the first-floor study.
Collection Highlights
The sitting room is the star, frozen in time with Holmes' iconic deerstalker cap and violin resting casually by the fireplace. Don't miss the chaotic piles of correspondence on his desk or the chemistry set in the corner. Upstairs, you'll find wax figures of key characters like Professor Moriarty, bringing some of the most dramatic confrontations to life.
Visitor Information
Be prepared for queues, as it's a wonderfully popular spot! It's a self-guided tour, so you can linger as long as you like in Holmes' study. It's cash-only for tickets at the door, which just adds to its charmingly old-fashioned feel.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an authentic Georgian townhouse from 1815, it perfectly embodies the classic London row house. The narrow facade with its dark green door and bright brass plaque is instantly recognizable from countless book illustrations.
Contact & Location
Address: 221B Baker Street, Baker Street, Marylebone, London, Greater London, England, NW1 5RS, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7224 3688
Website: Visit Website
