About Erasmus Darwin House
Step into the former home of inventor, physician and poet Erasmus Darwin, where accessible exhibits reveal the fascinating life of this 18th-century polymath and grandfather of Charles Darwin.
What's nearby
- Lichfield Registration Office next door
- Lichfield Cathedral next door
- Ego Lichfield 150m away
- Lichfield Cathedral School 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A very interesting little museum to visit, Staff are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. There are public toilets. A really nice herb garden. Lots of information regarding Eramus Darwins life, he was an amazingly clever man, ahead of his time. There us £5 entrance fee, we'll worth it
· via Google
Amazing! So much to see and learn in this historic house. The staff was very nice and told me so many amazing stories about Erasmus Darwin and his home. This was a top highlight of my trip.
· via Google
We visited on Easter Monday and were immediately charmed by the beauty of the garden and warm welcome of the staff. Lots of informative and engaging displays throughout the museum. I was particularly taken by the 18th-century dress-up (as is my weakness…) and it was lovely to see that the growing collection of the library has been made available to researchers. Local talks and events are advertised in the gift shop. Recommend a trip— the House is located opposite Lichfield Cathedral so you can easily visit one after the other as we did!
· via Google
Interesting museum, friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable lady on reception. They're have a dress up room too, which was fun
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers fascinating insights into Erasmus Darwin's life and work, with engaging, informative displays and fun activities like period dress-up. They also highlight the friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff. Guests mention the reasonable entrance fee and the well-maintained public toilets.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Beacon Street, Lichfield, WS13 7AD Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (422 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Lichfield