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An appealingly higgledy-piggledy treasure trove of artefacts, the extraordinary Sir John Soane's Museum elegantly located on Lincoln's Inn Fields is well worth an exploratory rummage. Lurking in nooks and crannies within the sprawling rooms and halls of neo-classical architect Sir John Soane's former residence are over 30,000 architectural drawings and antiquities. Works by Turner, Canaletto and Piranesi feature in the painting collection, with William Hogarth's eight canvasses of 'A Rake's Progress' forming the centre-piece. Each of the many spaces in this museum has its own strong identity and appeal. From the domed ceiling of the Breakfast Room and the Gothic library, to the study with its Roman architectural fragments and the two courtyards crammed with ancient stonework, this is a house of diversity and architectural merit. One of the most intriguing rooms is the Picture Gallery. Here, walls made up of large folding panels unravel to reveal a host of pictures that would not normally have been accommodated in the small room space. Panels are opened on request to groups. Look out for the alabaster Egyptian Sarcophagus of Seti I dated 1370BC appropriately located in the basement 'Sepulchral Chamber'. Museum tours take place every Saturday at 11am.Best for:
Neoclassical nooks and crannies, architectural gems, bones and stones.
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Sir John Soane Museum TourSir John Soane Museum TourEvery Saturday morning at 11am guests can take an hour-long tour of the Sir John Soane Museum, the former home of one of England's greatest architects. Tickets for the Saturday tour are available from 10.30am onwards and they do not take bookings for the tour or for Saturday visits. In addition to the weekly tour, a special candlelit evening openin5th February 2012Monday 31st December 2012
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PRICING Sat tour tickets £5 (General), Free (Students & unemployed) | Entry to museum Free
Every Saturday morning at 11am guests can take an hour-long tour of the Sir John Soane Museum, the former home of one of England's greatest architects. Tickets for the Saturday tour are available from 10.30am onwards and they do not take bookings for the tour or for Saturday visits. In addition to the weekly tour, a special candlelit evening openin... More about this event
London In A Large Watercolour: Workshop
event Running from Thursday 9th February 2012 until Friday 10th February 2012TIMES Thursday 9th February and Friday 10th February 2012 - 10.15am PRICING £75, inc meal
Stunning Self Portrait: Workshop (Over 7s)
event Wednesday 15th February 2012TIMES Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm PRICING £12
It's Carnival!: Workshop (Over 7s)
event Thursday 16th February 2012TIMES 10.30am-3pm PRICING £20
Create costumes and masks.
Opening Up The Soane: Update And Improve The Museum!: Workshop (Over 7s)
event Friday 17th February 2012TIMES Friday 17th February 2012 at 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm PRICING £12
Give the museum a facelift.
Two-Day Plaster Frieze Workshop
event Running from Friday 24th February 2012 until Saturday 25th February 2012TIMES Friday 24th February and Saturday 25th February 2012 - 10.15am PRICING £80
Miniature Watercolours At The Soane: Workshop
event Thursday 1st March 2012TIMES 10.15am PRICING £35, inc meal
Again And Again At The Soane: Workshop
event Friday 2nd March 2012TIMES 10.15am PRICING £40, inc meal
With Lucy Brennan.
The Figures Of The Regency: Workshop
event Friday 9th March 2012TIMES 10.15am PRICING £35, inc meal
Create watercolour paintings of figures.
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