Tours and Tickets to Experience Sherlock Holmes Museum

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is open daily from morning until early evening, with the last entry 30 minutes before closing. The museum is located at 221B Baker Street, the fictional detective’s address, and is a popular London attraction; arrive early or visit on weekdays to bypass some of the crowds.

No, the Sherlock Holmes Museum is not wheelchair-accessible. Owing to its Georgian architecture, listed status, and the small size of its rooms, the only way to access its upper floors is by the stairs. However, mobility aids and guide dogs are welcome in the accessible parts of the building.

Yes, Sherlock Holmes museum tours are available—in fact, the guides are a highlight of the experience. A series of costumed actors play different characters as they introduce you to the museum’s attractions. The museum’s Victorian decor recreates the setting of the fictional detective to complete the immersive experience.

At the Sherlock Holmes Museum, you can expect to see Victorian-era furnishings and themed rooms representing different characters and settings from Arthur Conan Doyle’s novels. Highlights include the sitting room where Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson confer, Doctor Watson’s bedroom, and a collection of waxwork figures.

Because of its small size, it typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes to tour the museum in London. However, if you haven’t booked tickets in advance, plan for extra time—only 15 people are allowed inside at once, and lines can be long. To extend your Sherlock Holmes experience, visit the Sherlock Holmes Pub nearby at 10 Northumberland Street, near Trafalgar Square. The pub features a cozy, themed interior and plenty of memorabilia dedicated to the famous detective.

Yes, you can buy Sherlock Holmes souvenirs and memorabilia from the on-site gift shop. According to the museum, it “boasts the largest collection of Sherlock Holmes gifts and memorabilia in the world,” so you can shop for everything from books and plush toys to a genuine deerstalker hat.