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About the Sherlock Holmes Museum
The Sherlock Holmes Museum is a quirky, clue-filled adventure for mystery-loving families. Step into 221B Baker Street, explore Holmes’ study, and meet waxy suspects from classic cases. Best for older kids and teens, it’s compact, theatrical, and full of Victorian charm—perfect for budding detectives with big imaginations.
Top tip from the KidRated Team:
Let the kids dress the part – a deerstalker hat and toy magnifying glass make it even more fun. Then challenge them to spot three clues Holmes might’ve missed. Great for pics, even better for family bragging rights.
Quick Inspiration
Yes, especially tweens and teens into mysteries, escape rooms, or vintage detectives. It’s immersive, quirky and great fun.
Best for ages 8+. Little ones might not get the references, but older kids will love the clues and creepy wax figures.
Not really, though a couple of the wax figures might make you jump! It’s more atmospheric than frightening.
Yes, if you can, it’s a small space and gets busy during weekends and school holidays.
No, it’s a Victorian townhouse with narrow stairs and no lift, so not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs.
Holmes’ recreated study, Victorian furniture, case notes, props, and wax scenes from classic stories.
About 30–45 minutes. It’s compact but packed with things to spot and discuss.
Yes, and it’s brilliant. Think pipes, deerstalkers, books, puzzles and even “poison” bottles. You’ll wat a souvenir.
Absolutely – if they’re okay with stairs and enjoy a good whodunnit, they’ll love it. Bonus points if they’ve read the books.
Madame Tussauds, Regent’s Park, London Zoo, and The Beatles Store are all close. Baker Street Station is just around the corner.
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Library visit was given as a punishment, but both kids loved it so it backfired on us