Charles Dickens Museum

Charles Dickens Museum is a Georgian museum in London, England, United Kingdom. Built in 1809, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Dickens Fellowship (Dickens House Fund).

Location: 48-49 Doughty Street, London, England, United Kingdom

Verified facts

• Located in Bloomsbury, London
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1178, SRC-1179
• Architectural style: Georgian
  confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1180, SRC-1179, SRC-3246, SRC-6117, SRC-6118, SRC-9795
• Historic designation: Grade I listed
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1178, SRC-1180, SRC-3247
• Owned by Dickens Fellowship (Dickens House Fund)
  confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1181, SRC-1180, SRC-3248, SRC-3759, SRC-4517, SRC-4518
• Built in 1809
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12986, SRC-12987, SRC-4588

Evidence & sources

• SRC-1178 — The National Lottery Heritage Fund — Charles Dickens Museum re-opens following £3.1m transformation (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1179 — Museums London — Charles Dickens Museum (Tier 2, institutional_directory; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1180 — Wikipedia — Charles Dickens Museum (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1181 — Charles Dickens Museum — Dickens in Doughty Street: 100 Years of the Charles Dickens Museum (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12986 — https://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-london/vol24/pt4/pp25-55 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12987 — https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101356735-charles-dickens-house-and-attached-railings (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3246 — 5 Secrets Of Charles Dickens House In London — London Walks (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3247 — Charles Dickens Museum — Historic Houses (Tier 2, heritage_body; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3248 — FAQs — The Dickens Fellowship (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3759 — gov.uk (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4517 — Register-Of-Charities (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4518 — Dickensmuseum (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4587 — dickensmuseum.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4588 — historicengland.org.uk (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4589 — artfund.org (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6117 — See the Home Where Charles Dickens Wrote Some of His Classic Stories — Houzz (Tier 2, design_journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6118 — Dickens House Museum — Love London Museums (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9795 — History Hit — Charles Dickens Museum (location guide) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Charles Dickens Museum?

Yes — Charles Dickens Museum is open to the public. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00); one late evening per month until 20:00. Closed Mondays.. Admission: Adult ~£12.50, child (6-16) ~£7.50, under 6 free.

Where is Charles Dickens Museum located?

Charles Dickens Museum is located in London, England.