Museums · London
Charles Dickens Museum
In or near Covent Garden.
Charles Dickens Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Charles Dickens Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Charles Dickens Museum is located in the author's former home at 48 Doughty Street, London. Visitors can explore the historic house, which showcases Dickens's life and works, along with special exhibitions.
Place summary
The Charles Dickens Museum is located in London, WC1N. It is dedicated to the life and works of the renowned author Charles Dickens, showcasing his personal belongings and manuscripts. The museum occupies the author's former residence, providing insight into his domestic life during the Victorian era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5236, -0.1163
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1N 2LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- +44 20 7405 2127
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday 10am–5pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- Official site
- dickensmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: node/334631276 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charles Dickens Museum?
- Charles Dickens Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1N 2LX), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Charles Dickens Museum?
- Charles Dickens Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Charles Dickens Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC1N 2LX.
- How do I get to Charles Dickens Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1N 2LX.