A Lesser-known Museum in London
🏛️ Discover the Hidden Gem of London: Sir John Soane's Museum!
Tired of the crowded tourist spots? Dive into London's hidden history at the Sir John Soane's Museum!
📜 History:
Founded by architect Sir John Soane in 1833, this museum is a true treasure trove of art, architecture, and curiosities. Soane's personal collection includes ancient artifacts, sculptures, and even the sarcophagus of Seti I, an Egyptian pharaoh.
🌟 Highlights:
1️⃣ Architecture Marvel: Explore Soane's own home, designed as a "museum of a house," with ingenious use of space and light.
2️⃣ Art Galore: Admire masterpieces by Turner, Hogarth, and Canaletto, set in uniquely atmospheric rooms.
3️⃣ The Crypt: Descend into the eerie crypt filled with intriguing antiquities.
4️⃣ Candlelit Evenings: Don't miss the enchanting candlelit evenings, held on the first Tuesday of every month.
There are various handicrafts from all over the world. There are Hogas paintings, Greek sculptures, all you can think of, here. Everything is in this wonderful architectural masterpiece. The staff are friendly and welcoming and willing to share their knowledge.
The Sir John & Thorn Museum is located in a beautiful square with a public garden. The tour guide has a comprehensive understanding of the doctor's research topics and many other aspects of Egyptology. He can walk for no more than five minutes from the central line of the Holland Railway Station.
The basement tour of Sir John Thorn Museum is like traveling through the future, using light extraordinarily. The upstairs is more like a traditional gallery with stone sculptures from all over the world, including the sarcophagus of the King of Egypt, set up as it was 200 years ago.
an incredible museum full of incredible pieces - the building itself is a piece of art
Great architecture, unfortunately quite a few places are not open to the public. You go back to the eighteenth century England to see the beautifully furnished kitchen and Egyptian coffins, or climb upstairs to see a small but reminiscent collection of Hobart paintings. If you are in the area, it is worth a visit.