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“Very informative and different presentation” –23 June

“An interesting and novel presentation - liked the intermingling of social and political aspects of Franklin's life here” –11 June

“Fun, informative, using actors was a nice touch. Well done!” –10 June

“Very informative - I liked the way the history was presented in an easy and enjoyable way” –10 June

“An ingenious way of telling BF'S story - he would be very pleased with it” –09 June

“Very educational and interesting” – 07 June

“Different and fascinating” –04 June

“Interesting mixed media/theater approach. Building in itself quite extraordinary” –02 June

“Wonderful - Very informative and helped to get your mind back to 1700's experience” –02 June

“Well acted, clever use of technology, good script showing important facets of his life” –27 May

“Very original presentation- really enjoyed it!” – 27 May

“The best museum experience in London. A wonderful way to present history to visitors” –22 May

“Glad to tour a site where American History meets English History” – 21 May

“A fascinating house” – 20 May

“Unique presentation, unlike most guided tours. Nice Acting!” –19 May

“Interesting and clever dramatisation” –19 May

“Wonderful presentation bringing history to life” – 13 May

“Entertaining, unique, informative and fun” – 12 May

“Very interesting style of historical presentation” –12 May

“It was a most unusual and delightful presentation, informative and beautifully acted, we were transported back to 18th century” –05 May

“Excellent insight for someone with very little knowledge of BF” – 30 April

“It was one of the most interesting and personalized experience in London” – 28 April

“As a totally blind person, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of visiting Benjamin Franklin House. I have found I was able to visualise the dramatic episodes perfectly well. It was a truly wonderful experience” –27 April

“This is an amazing experience with the historical house, an actress bringing it to life and even historical musical instruments. Well worth a visit” –27 April

“This experience is both entertaining and informative - as inspirational as the great man who lived here” – 27 April

“A very enlightening visit” – 26 April

“Lovely, very good” –24 April

“I really enjoyed the experience. I have walked in museums and this presentation was excellent and unique” – 22 April

“I think this is the most interesting and effective form of historical interpretation. It evokes an era and a man in full 3D” – 22 April

“A great deal of information imparted, graphically told!” –21 April

“Very well presented and most informative about Franklin and his life and times” –17 April

“Interesting and innovative way of educating about B. Franklin” – 16 April

“Very interesting and very well done” – 14 April

“Very atmospheric and beautiful” –10 April

“Excellent creativity and delightfully presented” – 9 April

“Nice production, good acting, good story of Franklin's life” – 8 April

“Very informative as well as interesting and entertaining” –3 April

“Great approach to teaching history” – 2 April

“An amazing experince to fill in the 18th century” – 29 March

“Quite instructive way of telling the history of BF in London” – 29 March

“We enjoyed it very much, I will tell others at home about it!” – 25 March

“Very informative. Held my interest. Learned a lot more than expected” – 24 March

“I thought that it was clearly presented and very informative...This experience just enhanced my affection for this statesman” – 20 March

“Very interesting!” – 19 March

“Loved it!” – 17 March

“Very creative presentation, memorable with good detail” – 13 March

“Enjoyable, interesting good coverage of his life and accomplishments” – 11 March

“Interesting and imaginative way of presenting wide range of info, the time just flew by” – 11 March

“A good insight into life at the time of Franklin” – 4 March

“Rewarding, entertaining and educational” – 3 March

“Excellent. Very informative” – 1 March

“Accurate history well presented” – 27 February

“Very enjoyable. I was completely immersed in the spirit of those times. Interesting, educational. An excellent presentation. Well done to those responsible” – 26 February

“Charming” – 24 February

“Terrific” – 21 February

“Very enjoyable experience, novel approach to present important historical events” – 19 February

“Very enjoyable and insightful” – 18 February

“Very creative way for retelling a historical event” – 13 February

“Unexpected, enjoyable, I had fun” – 12 February

“Extremely interesting and informative” – 11 February

“Nice surprise, informative, imaginative, enjoyable” – 10 February

“Wonderful way to present history- it all came to life!” – 7 February

“Excellent. Will recommend to others!!!” – 6 February

“Intriguing mix of audio/visual and live interpretation, very informative...” – 2 February

“Stimulating” –24 January

“Extremely interesting...learnt more than if I'd just read about it” - 23 January

“Absolutely fantastic, so much work and research has gone into this. It is presented in such an imaginative way. Cannot see how it can be improved upon” - 23 January

“Excellent. Extremely well done” - 22 January

“Lively presentation and much appreciated” - 22 January

“Enjoyed the surprise drama” – 20 January

“Very interesting and informative- it has made me much more curious about Benjamin Franklin and I will go away to find out more about him and the period he lived in” – 9 January

“Different appraoch using live interpretation- helped to bring the story of Benjamin Franklin alive very well” – 9 January

“An interesting experience. Enjoyed the focus on the real dialogue of Benjamin Franklin” – 8 January

“The visit to Benjamin Franklin's house was smashing and great” – 8 January

“Wonderful! Great insight into the British/American relationship” – 8 January

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Click here to book tickets online, or call our booking line on 0207 925 1405 (On Tuesdays the House and Box Office is closed for our weekly Student Free Day and tickets can be booked on 0207 839 2006).

Each Monday, as an alternative to the Historical Experience, we offer tours with a guide on the history of Benjamin Franklin House.  The Georgian features of the 1730s building are revealed along with its fascinating history encompassing Franklin’s long residence (1757-1775), the Hewson anatomy school, and the comprehensive conservation project that saved it from dereliction.  Monday Guided Tours, £3.50, 12.00, 1.00, 2.00, 3.15 and 4.15. 

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