Will Gompertz announced as the Soane's new Director

Will Gompertz, who is currently Artistic Director at the Barbican, will take up the post in January 2024, following in the footsteps of Dr Bruce Boucher, who will retire at the end of 2023 after nearly eight years leading the Museum through a period of great success.

Announcing architect Peter Barber as recipient of the 2022 Soane Medal

Sir John Soane’s Museum announces British architect Peter Barber as the winner of the 2022 Soane Medal. The award will be presented tonight at a ceremony in the Museum, from which Peter will give the fifth Soane Medal Lecture.

Stephen Gosztony (1961 - 2022)

The trustees and staff of Sir John Soane’s Museum have been deeply saddened to learn of the recent and unexpected death of Museum Trustee Stephen Gosztony.

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.

Applications open for new artist residencies in Sir John Soane's historic Drawing Office

We are inviting creatives to take part in Artist at Soane, a special new residency for artists, architects and designers to mark the restoration of Soane’s unique Drawing Office.

Lord Sassoon appointed as new Chair of the Board of Trustees

Sir John Soane’s Museum has appointed Lord Sassoon as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Lord Sassoon will begin his five-year term on 1st February 2022, following the tenure of outgoing Chair, Guy Elliott.

Sir John Soane's Museum to temporarily close

Due to the current peak in COVID infections, we can no longer staff the Museum safely and effectively – and the safety of our colleagues and visitors is our top priority.

HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921 - 2021)

We are deeply saddened to hear of the

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Picture Room chairs returned to display

Visit the Picture Room today and you'll find four chairs, which have been returned following our reopening. Helen Dorey discusses the complex history of these fascinating objects.