The Freud Museum

This is a great spot for anybody who has an interest in Freud. I studied him in uni & while not a big fan of his work, he’s such a pop culture icon, as an oddball/​genius depending on your opinion, that most people will find something of interest in here. It’s not really a museum of Freud, in that it doesn’t aim to be a comprehensive overview of his whole life or his works. It’s all about the house, how he came to be there & the time he spent there. Given that his daughter lived there for years more, naturally quite a bit of the information is dedicated to her.
It’s a small place so if you hit a time when it’s not too busy that is probably best. We didn’t have to compete to look at things and could walk around with ease. I enjoyed the narrated video by Anna, describing some old footage of Freud & I learned a few things about his personal life that I hadn’t known before.
One thing they could do very quickly to make this a much better attraction would be to number the exhibits according to the audio guide. At one time I was told to «look left» to see a picture and all I could see was a doorway. So I spent most of my time generally listening and wandering rather than specifically looking at an item they were speaking of.
Having been to his apartment in Vienna this made a nice addition to my exposure to him & for such a small price it’s well worth a look.

This wouldn’t have been on my list to visit, only because it is out of the way of the normal tourist route for our short stay. However, my wife is a psych major, so this was a must see. It isn’t too hard to get to. Just off the tube, up a short hill and through a pleasant residential neighborhood. The house makes for an enjoyable but not too long visit. You can take pictures, except for in his actual office area, which is decorated with his couch and large collection of art, books, and antiquities. When you are done, there is a good museum shop available. The only thing we couldn’t do here was visit the back garden, which was closed due to the wet ground.

Okay I’m going to be the one who ruins this for everyone. First I did not find this easy to find but that’s not why I am giving it 1 star. Google Maps told me to get off the subway at Hampstead as did my Frommer’s Guide Book. DO NOT GET OFF AT HAMPSTEAD! It’s a long ass walk to the museum from here. I basically killed 90 minutes of my time trying to get to and from the museum. I didn’t get to go to the other museum I wanted to see due to this, and probably won’t have time to go during my trip =(
Anyway why 1 star? First I studied psych in college and love Freud. This museum really didn’t teach me anything that I didn’t know (I’m just a genius). It was cool to see the Wolfman paintings and his famous couch, but that was about it. The main reasons for the low review is based off the following:
1. The audio guide is not worth paying the extra 1 pound for! Everything on it is out of order taking you ground level, upstairs, and then garden. They also do not have the numbers up my Freud’s things letting you know which number to press. I’m amazed no one has commented on this before. Me and a couple Brits were talking about this though. The people who work at this museum really need to work on putting numbers up. It’s not rocket science.
2. The workers were snobby,
3, Bad hours!
Unless you are into psychology, I honestly would skip it. I had to see it once but the museum itself was just very disappointing.

This museum is a little out of the way for most tourists, but for a Freud fan or psychologist? Definitely worth your while. Did you know Freud was a collector of antiquities? I didn’t either!
Here you can see his garden, his bedroom and his famous couch; there are also seasonal art installations.

Some visitors might find this a bit of an underwhelming destination, but I absolutely loved this tiny museum. It was fascinating to see Freud’s couch, his books and all his little ancient figures. Bonus points for an wonderful gift shop filled with all everything from books to Freud refrigerator magnets.

Absolutely delightful experience tucked away in the cosy backstreets of leafy Hamsptead. As others’ have mentioned, Sigmund Freud lived here the last year of his life after fleeing Nazi-​ridden Vienna. His daughter Anna who who followed him stayed in the house, and remained there after his death (until hers actually) and bequeathed the residence as a museum.
The place is brimming with Freud’s incredibly fastidious collection of small antiquities and other relics, especially from ancient Egypt, housed in their original positions across mantle pieces, desks and his famed booked shelves.
Upstairs there is a room with some home videos on a loop, one narrated by Anna Frued, the other by family friends showing snippets of the family life. Next to this is Anna’s more sparsely decorated bedroom, with another impressive book collection and some pieces of modern designer furniture. There is also another small room at the top with an artist-​in-​residence exhibition, reflecting on the artefacts and experience of the Freud house.
The gift shop a the back looking onto the garden has a really fantastic book collection amongst other habitual gift-​store trinkets. The whole experience feels homely, I suppose apt for the nature of this humble museum.
Full price £6, concession £3. First sunday of the month, free tour through the museum, with free entry.

Although not as great as the Freud Museum in Vienna, it’s pretty great for a place where Sigmund only lived for a year. Also, who can put a price on seeing the legendary original psychoanalytic couch? It does a great job of documenting Freud’s family and history. If you’re into psychology/​history, this is a great find. Head one block over to Finchley Road after for a bite, or if you want to take a pretty walk, Belsize Park is about 15 minutes away and has better restaurants and pubs.

This was the final residence of the man himself, Freud. His actual couch was there, and his stellar collection of Oriental rugs. All his furniture, and antiques. And books, stacks and stacks of books. It’s definitely off the beaten path, which I like, and seemed to attract a more erudite crowd. Tucked away in a tony neighborhood in Maresfield Gardens.
Lots of information and history on Freud’s family as well, who were psychology stars in their own right. His daughter’s study is part of the museum, and lots of history on her as well.
Great furniture. Gorgeous garden in back. There was also a gift shop with Freud tchotchkes for psychology geeks. I liked this museum, as it was small, and you could look everything over in an hour or so, before «museum fatigue» sets in.
They have a guided audio tour, which really isn’t my style — but it’s there, if it’s yours. Me, I prefer to read and gather my own information, rather than be told. But that’s me.

A great part of history displayed perfectly for viewing. The audio tour was very informative.

Good to visit. The place is fascinating
whatever you think of Freud the analyst.
His collection is intriguing as is the furniture.
If you are as interested as me, go & see his
house in Vienna from which he fled the Nazi
occupation of Vienna: same couch, same feel

i’m a nerd, but i almost cried whilst visiting the Freud museum. it was like my haj to mecca, if you will (not to offend or abate religion). the house is beautiful, and the fact that you get to see THE couch is amazing.
it’s sort of off the beaten path in relation to central London, so if you’re a tourist, it might only be worth your time if you have strong feelings toward Freud and/​or daddy issues.

More like a collection of Freud’s stuff and displayed as such, rather than a museum, it’s all there. The couch and the rest of his study is still exactly as it was back in the ‘30s.
There’s also a shop with prints, mugs and even a replica pair of the Doctor’s glasses.
It seems a little odd to visit the home of a famous dead person, but hey, how many people go to Graceland in Memphis (though we all know Elvis is alive and well, right?).

Probably the best thing about this place is Freud’s huge collection of antiquities.
Probably the second best thing about this place is the nice back garden. You can buy self-​serve tea/​coffee in the front lobby, and you can drink it in the garden whilst petting the museum’s dog (the tag didn’t have a name, but did specifically mention that it was property of the Freud Museum!).
The worst thing about this place is that it’s rather small (it is a house after all), and afterwards my boyfriend didn’t think it was worth six quid. Also if you’re properly trained in psychology, you’ll probably find a lot of the dream psychoanalysis stuff viscerally repulsive (albeit humorous).
This place was also very easy to find because once you leave Finchley Road station there’s Freud Museum signage everywhere.

Well, I was taken here when family in an obscure part of London asked me if I’d be interested. I was and still am, which can only be a good thing.
Admittedly, I’m not the biggest fan of museums which are basically the house of someone famous, but this one has got to be one of the better houses. See Freud’s couch!
It’s quite a grand house, and very well-​presented, and I’m not a big Freud man but everything was clearly and informatively laid out. I think, for some reason, I may have bought a Freud tea-​towel at the guest shop, though I’ve lost it. Kind of thing one yearns for when you realise it’s lost. Oh well, come down to learn about decent history, right here on our doorstep… Careful you don’t slip entering though, Freudian slip, geddit???

While studying Freud’s psychodynamic model of human behaviour, I was told to visit the Freud Museum in Islington.
Located in his family home, you are free to explore the rooms as you would when looking around any house of historic significance. The house is grand and quite beautiful in parts but the museum I felt was slightly lacking, telling you little more than a simple goggle search would.
I would not quite refer to it as a Museum, but rather advertise it as Freud’s house, in that context it is rather more impressive and insightful.

What is it about visiting the houses of dead people? At least this museum is better than the Shakespeare houses in Stratford-​Upon-​Avon and actually has things that belonged to Freud, such as his antique collections as well as the infamous couch where he treated his patients. This house much like Leighton’s house frequently holds exhibitions, dinners, and the occasional film crew. There is a great little shop full of obligatory souvenirs to prove that you were there.

Anyone who knows me knows I think Freud was nuts and hated studying his theories. nutter :0)))
Sigmund Freud was a man and also an Austrian neurologist
and psychiatrist who co-​founded the psychoanalytic school of psychology.
This is the last home of Sigmund Freud — Austrian neurologist.
Freud is best known for his theories of the unconscious mind now look no further and see where it all started. This is Freud’s last house and a shrine to the man.
London home of Sigmund Freud and his family who came to England in 1938 as refugees from Nazi-​occupied Vienna. Freud was able to bring with him his library papers, collection of antiquities and furniture, including his desk and famous couch. Freud lived here until his death in 1939 and his daughter, Anna Freud, continued to live here until her death in 1982.
The library and study are kept as if he were still mooching about with a sumptuous couch that simply needs an in-​depth discussion to take placealas you can look but not touch! I would have loved to have got him on it!
Martha Bernays Freud lived here for 12 years after Sigmund’s death.
The museum contains Freud’s remarkable collection of antiquities: Egyptian; Greek; Roman and Oriental. Almost two thousand items fill cabinets and are ranged on every surface. There are rows of ancient figures on the desk where Freud wrote until the early hours of the morning. The walls are lined with shelves containing Freud’s large library of reference books.
The house is also filled with memories of his daughter, Anna, who lived there for 44 years and continued to develop her pioneering psychoanalytic work, especially with children. It was her wish that the house become a museum to honour her illustrious father.
On the first floor is an exhibition room and video room where the public can view 2 videos including ‘Freud’s home movies’.
Undoubtedly the most famous piece of furniture in all the collection is Freud’s psychoanalytic couch, on which all of Freud’s patients reclined. The couch is remarkably comfortable and is covered with a richly coloured Iranian rug with chenille cushions piled on top

Ein kleines aber feines Museum ist das Freud Museum in London.
Bei dem Haus handelt es sich um das ehemalige Wohnhaus von Siegmund Freud und seiner Tochter Anna, die dort 44 Jahre lebte.
Im Haus findet man eine recht bemerkenswerte Sammlung
von Antiquitäten die Freud zusammengetragen hat:
Ca. 2000 Stücke füllen die Vitrinen und Schränke.
An den Wänden befinden sich meterweise Regale, gefüllt mit Büchern, die Freud zusammengetragen hat.
Das zweifellos berühmteste Stück dürfte wohl die Couch sein, die Freud nutzte. Allein schon deshalb lohnt der Besuch! ;-)
Mehrmals täglich findet eine Video-​Vorführung statt, während der man zum einen etwas entspannen kann und zum anderen eine Menge über das Leben dieses einzigartigen Menschen in Erfahrung bringen kann.
Das Hauptanliegen des Freud Museums ist, die Arbeit und das Leben Siegmund Freuds zu ehren und würdigen. Ich finde, das ist hier sehr gut gelungen.
Der Eintritt ist mit 5 Pfund nicht gerade preiswert aber der Besuch ist sehr lohnenswert! Das fotografieren im Haus ist gestattet!
So erreicht man das Freud Museum:
Mit der Tube: Jubilee oder Metropolitan Line bis Finchley Road Underground Station. Dann den Schilder folgen. Von der U-​Bahn Station aus sind es noch ca. 10 – 15 Minuten zu Fuß.

Entrance into Freud’s gaff is charged so it’s well worth going there for a talk or when they are holding some kind of exhibition which they do quite regularly (…the one I can remember included Sarah Lucas sculpture-​thing and some other contemporary stuff)
I felt rather odd having to use Freud’s loo after drinking lots of free wine after a talk there.
Miniature Freud Carpet mouse mats are available from the shop! Which made me chuckle

Sans intérêt réel
La demeure du philosophe Sigmund Freud pendant sa dernière année de vie. Le seul point intéressant c’est son portrait à l’étage réalisé par Dali qui donne envie de rechercher comment ces deux personnages complètement opposés se sont rencontrés. Entrée à 4 livres. Eviter si possible…

Your therapy
The little house where Freud spent his last years is situated in an interesting and peaceful area of the city. It’s amazing to see the couch where his therapies took place. There is also a museum shop with all kinds of gadgets concerning the psychoanalyst.