Dickens and London
Until 10 June 2012
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens in the first major UK exhibition for over 40 years.
PLEASE NOTE entry to Dickens and London is by timed ticket only. We strongly advise that you pre-book your ticket and arrive early to avoid disappointment.
"The best celebration of Dickens' legacy." ***** The Independent
"The Museum of London’s new exhibition will enthrall." londonist.com
"Great work by the Museum of London on their Dickens and London show. Fine festive value, well researched. A first rater." @mikeexon
Recreating the atmosphere of Victorian London through sound and projections, you'll be taken on a haunting journey to discover the city that inspired his writings.
Paintings, photographs, costume and objects illustrate themes that Dickens wove into his works, while rarely seen manuscripts including Bleak House and David Copperfield – written in the author’s own hand – offer clues to his creative genius.
During your visit you'll discover how Dickens' childhood experiences of London, working in a blacking factory while his father was locked away in a debtor's prison, were introduced into the stories he wrote. The great social questions of the 19th century, including wealth and poverty, prostitution, childhood mortality and philanthropy, are also examined, all of which set the scene for Dickens' greatest works.
Highlights of the exhibition include an audio-visual experience bringing to life the famous painting of Dickens' Dream at the desk and chair where he wrote his novels, and a specially commissioned film by one of the UK’s leading documentary filmmakers, William Raban, which explores the similarities between London after dark today and the night time city described by Dickens over 150 years ago.
Read more in our exhibition leaflet available online via Scribd here (external link) or plan your visit with our exhibition guide also available via Scribd here (external link).
Dickens and London is open until 8.30pm (admission up to 7.30pm) on Tuesday 5 June.
Ticket prices
Adult £8 (£7 advance booking*)
Child/concession £6 (£5 advance booking*)
Under 5s FREE
Friends FREE (book in advance on 020 7001 9844)
Art Fund members £4 (on presentation of a valid membership card)
* PLEASE NOTE once booking fees are added via Ticketmaster advance booking for a single adult is £8.75 (when printed at home) or £9 (when collecting at the Museum) and a single concession exhibition ticket is £6.75 (when printed at home) or £7 (when collecting at the Museum). To obtain the advance price for a single adult or concession ticket please call the Museum of London box office on 020 7001 9844.
Flexible family tickets
Family of 3 (at least one adult and one child) £18 (£15 advance booking)
Family of 4 (at least one adult and one child) £24 (£20 advance booking)
Family of 5 (at least one adult and one child) £30 (£25 advance booking)
Family of up to 6 (at least one adult and one child) £36 (£30 advance booking)
Suggested age 11+
Timed ticketing and booking fee apply. Advance rates available up to 24 hours prior to your visit. If you wish to purchase tickets less than 24 hours in advance of your visit please contact the Museum of London Box Office on 020 7001 9844 to check availability.
Be sure to buy your ticket from one of our accredited ticket merchants: Ticketmaster (primary agent), Time Out, Superbreak, Chancery Court Hotel.
Pre-booking competition
This competition has now closed.
Friends
Friends of the Museum of London receive FREE entry to Dickens and London.
Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend of the Museum of London
Groups
Groups of 10 or more people will receive 20% off full-price adult admission when booked in advance. Themed tours and curator talks for groups are also available, please contact 020 7001 9844 for more details.
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Receive 1/3 off river travel with Thames Clippers
Travel to the Museum of London by river with Thames Clippers, departing every 20 minutes from London Eye (Waterloo), London Bridge and all major London piers to Bankside Pier.
Simply show your Dickens and London ticket or confirmation email when purchasing your Thames Clippers single ticket to receive 1/3 off (usual price £5.50)
Offer valid between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Sunday and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. This offer is not available online and is not redeemable on The O2 Express or Late Night Services. Offer valid until 10 Jun 2012.
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