Benjamin Franklin House – The world's only remaining Franklin home

Bringing history and innovation to life

2 April - 3 July 2025

Explore Benjamin Franklin's London home before heading out on a whistle-stop tour of some fascinating American history sites in Central London.

3 - 30 June 2025

Honouring Sir Bob Reid, Chairman Emeritus of Benjamin Franklin House 1 May 1934 – 28 May 2025 Sir…

4 June 2025

Celebrate the Fourth of July with us! 🎆 We are delighted to invite you to the Benjamin Franklin…

4 July 2025

Celebrate the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by retracing Franklin's footsteps around the City of Westminster.

Our Tour
Historical Experience
Step back in time to understand the story of Benjamin Franklin’s time in eighteenth-century London, through live interpretation and cutting-edge sound, lighting and visual projections.

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Our Tour
Architectural Tour
Explore the architectural features of Benjamin Franklin House on this guided tour which takes you through the history of Franklin’s long residence, the Hewson anatomy school, Victorian hoteliers and the conservation project that saved the House from dereliction.

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About Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was not only a key founder of the United States, but he is considered the father of electricity, through his inventions, writings, and extensive activities as a printer, philosopher and more, Franklin helped advance the Age of Enlightenment.

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Free digital guide
Download our free guide today to discover more about Benjamin Franklin and his time in London establishing the special relationship that remains between Britain and America today.

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