Exhibitions | Sir John Soane's Museum

Celebrating the tercentenary of the birth of Sir William Chambers (1723 – 1796)

In this in-depth online exhibition, our Collections team delve deep into the Sir John Soane's collection of architectural drawings to explore the life and works of one of the most acclaimed architects of the later eighteenth century.

Looking ahead to what's on at the Soane in 2023

The team at Sir John Soane’s Museum are delighted to share our 2023 exhibition and events programme, featuring ceramic reflections on a Hogarth masterpiece, fascinating insights into architects' houses, and a celebration of the forgotten art of Georgian illuminations.

Entries for The Architecture Drawing Prize 2022 are now open

In partnership with Make Architects and the World Architecture Festival (WAF), we’re delighted to share that the call for entries for the sixth edition of The Architecture Drawing Prize is now open.

Illuminating the Museum’s Façade in 2023: tell us what you think!

We'd like to hear your feedback on a proposed temporary installation by artist Nayan Kulkarni, inspired by the spectacular illuminations popular in Soane's time, which will illuminate the façade of the Museum for around four months from October 2023 to January 2024.

Hidden Masterpieces: John Thorpe and Old Somerset House

To coincide with its inclusion in our current Hidden Masterpieces exhibition, Dr Manolo Guerci discusses Jacobean architect John Thorpe’s drawing of Old Somerset House.

An introduction to 'Dear Friend, I Can No Longer Hear Your Voice'

When a ghost enters a room, it is said that you can feel the air temperature plummet. But what if the ghosts were here all along? Journalist and author Tom Jeffreys explores our new film installation, ' Dear Friend, I Can No Longer Hear Your Voice'.

Sir John Soane's Museum announces upcoming exhibition programme

There is so much to look forward to in 2022 at Sir John Soane's Museum. We're delighted to share with you a preview of our exhibition programme; a mix of ambitious, contemporary multimedia artworks and installations, alongside the celebration, restoration and display of many of Sir John Soane's most extraordinary treasures.