The Charles Dickens Museum

The Charles Dickens Museum The Charles Dickens Museum is the only surviving London residence of the great Victorian novelist and social commentator.
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It houses the world's most important collection of his writing and material related to his life.

A Dickens in the Dickens Museum!From 11.30am until 3.00pm today, we'll be joined by the inimitable Lucinda Dickens Hawks...
22/12/2025

A Dickens in the Dickens Museum!

From 11.30am until 3.00pm today, we'll be joined by the inimitable Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, author of 'Dickens and Christmas' and 'Victorian Christmas.'

She'll be on hand to sign books, chat to visitors and as an extra special treat will do some readings in the Drawing Room.

Come along today to meet the 3x great granddaughter of Charles Dickens!

πŸŽ‰Breaking Christmas News: Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will be at the Charles Dickens Museum on Monday 22nd December to help...
19/12/2025

πŸŽ‰Breaking Christmas News: Lucinda Dickens Hawksley will be at the Charles Dickens Museum on Monday 22nd December to help kickstart the festive week.

The 3x great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, she'll be on hand to answer questions, sign some books and even provide a little festive reading!

So if you're looking to get in the Christmas mood - come to the Charles Dickens Museum on Monday!

Did you manage to catch 's brilliant talk on Katey Dickens yesterday?If not, don't worry! We recorded the session and it...
30/10/2025

Did you manage to catch 's brilliant talk on Katey Dickens yesterday?

If not, don't worry! We recorded the session and its now available on our Youtube channel!

https://youtu.be/SIPBTrSJScg

Enjoy!

🎭 Radical Print: From Page to StageFree half-term workshops for ages 12–16!πŸ—“οΈ 28 Oct, 1:30–5pm πŸ—“οΈ 29 Oct, 1:30–5pm Explo...
23/10/2025

🎭 Radical Print: From Page to Stage
Free half-term workshops for ages 12–16!

πŸ—“οΈ 28 Oct, 1:30–5pm
πŸ—“οΈ 29 Oct, 1:30–5pm

Explore Victorian playbills, design your own posters & zines, and get creative with print!

Supported by πŸ’™

πŸ‘‰ Free, materials & refreshments included!

Sign up at https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/Kdhik3fZTw9flrfQsGwx

Today is Michaelmas, which is your sign to start reading 'Bleak House.' πŸ“šSome people would just say, "It's muddy." But D...
29/09/2025

Today is Michaelmas, which is your sign to start reading 'Bleak House.' πŸ“š

Some people would just say, "It's muddy."

But Dickens?

Here's how he puts it...

A reminder that the performances due to be hosted this week have been postponed.Ticket holders have been contacted. We'l...
24/09/2025

A reminder that the performances due to be hosted this week have been postponed.

Ticket holders have been contacted. We'll announce the new dates when available.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We're delighted to launch the Great Book Giveaway this September! Sign up to our museum newsletter and you could be...
23/09/2025

We're delighted to launch the Great Book Giveaway this September! 

Sign up to our museum newsletter and you could be in for the chance to win a readers bundle of three books, to a retail value of Β£40! Five lucky winners will be drawn on 1st November 2025 and the prizes will be posted out to you. You can take part from anywhere in the world, all you have to do is sign up to our newsletter through the link below:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/greatbookgiveaway/

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48 Doughty Street
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WC1N2LX

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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