Museum in London, England
Keats House Museum is a historic house museum located in Hampstead, London, England. It was the home of the Romantic poet John Keats from 1818 to 1820, and it is now a museum dedicated to his life and work.
The house was built in the early 18th century and was originally known as Wentworth Place. Keats moved into the house with his friend Charles Brown in December 1818, and it was here that he wrote many of his famous poems, including “To Autumn” and “Hyperion.” The house was also visited by other literary figures of the time, such as Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Today, Keats House Museum is managed by the City of London Corporation and is open to the public for tours. Visitors can explore the house and see the restored rooms, which are filled with original furnishings and artifacts from Keats’ life. The museum also has a collection of Keats’ manuscripts, letters, and other personal possessions on display.
In addition to the house, the museum also has a garden, which was restored in the 1990s to reflect the way it would have looked during Keats’ time. The garden contains a number of plants and flowers that were mentioned in Keats’ poetry, such as daffodils, violets, and roses.
The museum hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including poetry readings, workshops, and lectures. It is a popular destination for literature lovers and tourists interested in the life and work of John Keats.
Overall, Keats House Museum is a fascinating and beautiful place to visit and learn more about the life and work of one of the most important Romantic poets in history.
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Hours of Operation
| Sunday | 11AM–1PM, 2–4PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11AM–1PM, 2–4PM |
| Friday | 11AM–1PM, 2–4PM |
| Saturday
(Christmas Eve)
|
Closed |
Reviews for Keats House
R. A. Savery
Such a beautiful tribute to a poet as inspiring as John Keats. I’ve started reading his works 5 months ago, but with this intimate view of his life and tragic end I can assure I fell in love.
Would 100% recommend if interested in the author!
Reviewed on Google: 11/10/2022, 11:30 p.m
Same Likeyou
Gorgeous little house of poet Keats who lived here for two years and have created most famous poems. Lovely and friendly staff, 3floors and beautiful garden.
Reviewed on Google: 8/2/2022, 6:17 p.m
Ash Thaker
A stone’s throw from the heath, the neighbourhood has evolved into one of London’s most affluent, but Keats House is a sanctuary and a shrine that can carry you back to another time, the months of Keats’s highest poetic achievement. The garden is free to enter. There is no cost to the experience of sitting beneath the plum tree, one has grown on this spot for 200 years since Keats invited us, with him and with the birdsong, to “fade away into the forest dim”. The house is also free to under-18s, leaving children free to roam inside and out, and making this a great place to spend time with the family. The volunteers are welcoming.
Reviewed on Google: 1/28/2022, 8:41 a.m
EVA GARCIA
I loved it. There are some original poems written by Keats and writings from other writers as PB Shelley and Mary Shelley. The whole house and garden are very nice. And the price is cheap in comparison to other places. I strongly recommend it.
Reviewed on Google: 1/28/2022, 3:26 a.m
Carol Walters
Absolutely fantastic. I went with my granddaughter of 10 who has a disability, the guide ensured she was able to join in and we accessed every room. Brilliant afternoon- one for the memory book!
Reviewed on Google: 1/28/2022, 9:37 p.m
Jo Webber
Decent venue for a kids birthday bash, steeped in local heritage.
Reviewed on Google: 11/1/2022, 7:41 p.m
John Hewitt
The exhibits are interesting, and a tour was included with the fee. The tour guide’s love of Keats and the period really comes through in the tour. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on Google: 11/9/2022, 3:34 a.m
Aleister Skinner
I really enjoyed the tour given around the house. The passion of the guide really got me interested in Keats and his personal story.
Reviewed on Google: 7/8/2022, 1:11 a.m
Miles Macdonald
The garden is a haven of peace and tranquility. It was quiet when I visited, just the sound of birdsong. Sit in this garden and imagine Keats writing his “Ode to a Nightingale” for this is where it happened, as he listen to this bird calling forth.
The house is full of interest and charts his brief but inspired life. There is a good looped film giving an overview of his life in the basement floor and in one of the upstairs rooms you can listen to some of his poetry. His life and death masks are on display as well as various memorabilia and his original handwritten manuscript of his last work “Ode to Autumn”, perhaps there’s some personal significance in this title as he was already quite ill.
Reviewed on Google: 8/3/2019, 11:34 p.m
Leo G
The home of English poet, John Keats. A beautiful house with garden with a nearby library. A very beautiful big garden with lots of flowers and I’m sure Keats must have enjoyed the birds singing in spring.
Reviewed on Google: 8/3/2019, 1:42 p.m
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FAQs for Keats House
Yes. Indeed, you can.
I don’t think there are, but I’m not 100% sure.
If you’re hard up, you can get a discount.
Admission prices for adults are £8.00. Concessions, including students, seniors, and the unemployed, are £4.75. Children under 18 years old can enter for free. Art Pass holders and National Trust members also receive a discounted rate of £4.75. Local tickets, which are available to those who live in the area, are priced at £2.25.
Keats House has not been run by the National Trust; it has been run by the Keats Foundation since 2010.
No, there is no parking available for visitors as it is a strictly residential area. If you travel on the Overground and get off at Hampstead Heath station, it is just across the road and very conveniently situated.
