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# Visitor numbers increase at Lichfield museum
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/visitor-numbers-increase-at-lichfield-museum/
- Published: 2025-09-27T06:07:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-25T14:19:44.000Z
- Description: The number of people visiting a Lichfield museum has increased.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Heritage, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

THE number of people visiting a Lichfield museum has increased.

A report to Lichfield City Council said that the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum had seen a 5% increase in August compared to the same time last year.

Last month saw a total of 2,056 people go through the doors of the city centre attraction.

The report, from Museums and Heritage Officer Kimberley Biddle, said:

> “The rise in visitor numbers reflects the continued appeal of the museum and the team’s ongoing efforts to deliver engaging events and high-quality visitor experiences.”

Meanwhile, the museum has also secured funding for a new consultation project.

Opening Chapters is being supported by Museum Development Midlands and Arts Council England and will run until March 2026.

Kimberley added:

> “It will involve a series of workshops, focus groups and in-gallery consultation designed to help staff better understand the needs, expectations and barriers experienced by both existing and under-represented audiences.  
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> “The findings will inform the development of future exhibitions, displays and programming.”