Sherlock Holmes Museum

The Sherlock Holmes Museum on Baker Street in London, is the world’s largest museum dedicated to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. The character of Sherlock Holmes was invented by the British writer and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes, the now legendary super-sleuth, first appeared in the novel ’A Study in Scarlet’ that was written in 1887. This book was the first of four novels, with another fifty-six short stories following soon after. They all featured the crime solving duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, and the stories are considered by many as the pinnacle of the classic crime fiction genre. The Sherlock Holmes Museum recreates the atmosphere of the residence of the world famous ‘Consulting Detective’. Registered at the well-known address of 221B Baker Street, the museum is set in an old Georgian townhouse that was built in 1815. According to the stories, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson lived at this address between 1881 and 1904, as tenants of the landlady Mrs Hudson. The museum has been themed to reflect the Victorian era, with authentic furniture, curiosities, and a treasure trove of memorabilia relating to the great detective himself, his colleagues and his adversaries. There are several themed rooms, each with their own quirky charm and atmosphere. These include Holmes’ personal study, his private bedroom, the bedroom of Dr Watson, Mrs Hudson’s Living Room and a Rogues Gallery of waxworks. Over the years, Sherlock Holmes novels and stories have been adapted for countless television, theatre and blockbuster Hollywood movies. The Sherlock Holmes Museum takes you on a unique journey back in time, to experience the fascinating world of Victorian London, the very time that inspired the creation of Doyle’s literary legacy.