Sherlock Holmes Museum

The exhibition brings together books and objects related to Sherlock Holmes. A collection of first editions of the detective’s adventures sits alongside translations in various languages, showing how the character spread across the globe.

The museum also displays furniture and personal belongings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. These pieces shed light on the writer’s daily life and the way he worked. Explanations cover the creation of the character and the links between reality and fiction.

The layout recreates a Victorian atmosphere. The objects on display evoke the investigations conducted from Baker Street, the detective’s address in the novels, immersing visitors in his world.

Getting there : the museum is located in Lucens, in the “Maison Rouge”, a building chosen because it is more accessible to the public than the castle.

Visit duration : allow about 1 hour to see all the exhibits.

Audience : the museum appeals to literature lovers and readers of the Sherlock Holmes adventures.

Take time to look at the Maison Rouge itself : its 19th-century rural architecture provides the setting for the collection. Literature enthusiasts will find the explanations about the character’s origins the most rewarding.

Visits take place at set times : check the opening hours before you go.

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