Museum Lates at Dr Johnson's House

Museum Lates at Dr Johnson's House

Explore London’s literary past after-hours with a glass of prosecco and hear a short talk on Samuel Johnson and James Boswell's travels in Scotland in 1773.

Highlight Talk: 6pm

In the summer of 1773, accompanied by his friend and biographer, James Boswell, Johnson undertook a tour of Scotland and the Western Isles. His observations and discoveries were published two years later in a witty and entertaining travelogue. What Johnson didn't realise at the time, is that while he was focused on Scotland, Boswell was focused on him!

Drop by the Withdrawing Room at 6pm to hear more about Johnson and Boswell in Scotland. (The talk is 10-15 minutes duration)

Step inside Dr Samuel Johnson’s 17th-century townhouse, where the great lexicographer compiled his legendary Dictionary of the English Language in 1755. Wander through the historic rooms, soak up the atmosphere of London’s only surviving original townhouse in Gough Square, and discover the quirky words and witty definitions that still amuse us today—like hotcockles, jiggumbob, and twittletwattle!

Hidden Gem

With its period features, secret anti-burglary device, and a deep connection to London’s literary history, Dr Johnson’s House is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Join us for this exclusive after-hours experience and raise a glass to the man who famously declared:"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life."