Opening Up The Soane

The story of the restoration of Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields. Filmed over a period of 6 years, it traces the research, the discoveries and the skills that made transforming this magical place possible. This first episode tracks the restoration of the recesses on the Museum’s central staircase.

Showcasing the extensive refurbishment of Sir John Soane's Museum to restore the building to its original glory. The architectural gem is home to an extraordinary collection of art and antiquities.

This third episode reveals the painstaking work that went into restoring artworks within the Museum, and the legacy of the project.