Erasmus Darwin House

Erasmus Darwin House A beautiful Georgian town house and previous home of Dr Erasmus Darwin, polymath and grandfather to Charles Darwin.

Open Thurs - Mon 11-4 (Nov-March) Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat Sun 11-5 (April-Oct) Adults £5, Child £2 Nestled in Lichfield’s idyllic Cathedral Close, Darwin House is an independent, accredited Museum that was once the family home of doctor, inventor and published poet Erasmus Darwin (1731 – 1802). With its unique place in Georgian history Darwin House showcases the breadth of Erasmus Darwin’s int

erests and achievements which laid the foundations for his grandson and evolutionary biologist Charles. Ponder in the room where leading Midland industrialists and thinkers were thought to have gathered and shared ground-breaking ideas. Discover the herbs in our tranquil garden used to season Mrs Darwin’s cooking. Learn about the medicinal qualities of plants with which Erasmus treated his patients (often free of charge!). Look through his personal journal to get a sense of his original mind and uncover what inspired his many theories and inventions including a flushing toilet and a speaking machine to name a few. Explore Darwin’s work through interactive exhibits, replica costumes and historical objects. Come as many times as you like, there’s always more to know about the Amazing Dr Darwin.

14/08/2026

Erasmus Darwin Foundation is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

07/08/2026

A look at the beautiful herb garden at Erasmus Darwin House with this interview with our Head Garden Volunteer Val

07/08/2026

Another wonderful interview with our curator Alex

28/07/2026
28/07/2026

Did anyone spot our wonderful curator Alex talking to Andrew Lound from Birmingham TV last week?

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Beacon Street
Lichfield
WS137AD

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