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Family Event: Autumn Craft Fair

Enjoy a free family day out celebrating nature and biodiversity!

Throughout the day, you can take part in activities from museums across London. Learn about anatomy with Benjamin Franklin House, explore patterns and symmetry with the William Morris Society and investigate tree rings with Fulham Palace. Step outside to meet birds of prey with London Falconry, journey through your imagination with storyteller Bridget, or discover your own voice with poet Adisa ‘The Verbaliser’.

  • Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
  • Time: 11am-3pm
  • Where: Fulham Palace (Bishop’s Avenue, Fulham, London, SW6 6EA)
  • Tickets: FREE!

Event details:

  • This is a free drop-in event.
  • Suitable for ages 3+.
  • This event takes place throughout the Palace’s historic rooms.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • This event is in partnership with Benjamin Franklin House, William Morris Society, Battle of Britain Bunker, Boston Manor House, Hogarth’s House and Leighton House.
  • This event may be photographed. Please speak to a member of staff on the day for any questions or concerns.
  • For any questions or concerns about this event, please get in touch with a member of our team by emailing reception@fulhampalace.org.

BOOK FREE TICKETS HERE

 

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Franklin’s Fantastic Frequencies!

Franklin’s Fantastic Frequencies!

FREE Kids Event

Calling all curious young minds! Join us for a fun and educational event where kids will:

Learn about the Armonica – play and learn about a fascinating instrument with a rich history!
Explore the science of sound – how vibrations create pitch, tone, and music.
Get hands-on and invent their own simple instrument using household materials!

 

Perfect for ages 6-10 this FREE event blends science, music, and creativity in one unforgettable experience. 🎵🧪🎉

 

📅 Thursday 28th August 2025 from 10am – 11am
📍 Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street, WC2N 5NF
🎟️ Limited spots – RSVP now!

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT – BUT WALK-IN TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)

Get your tickets here!

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4th of July

Celebrate the Fourth of July with us! 🎆

We are delighted to invite you to the Benjamin Franklin House for a day full of history, exploration, and celebration.

🏠 Enjoy self-guided tours at your own pace.
🚶‍♀️Join our guided walking tours to dive deeper into the history of London.
🍾 You don’t want to miss our evening happy hour with a complimentary drink

BOOK TICKETS HERE

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the United States as we commemorate Independence Day in style.
Learn about the 16 years Franklin spent here and walk in his footsteps. Discover the rooms as they were when he left for Philadelphia in 1775 to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the museum in a whole new light.

⏰ Drop-in visits from 10am – 3pm
⏰ Walking tours at 10am, 12:30pm, and 3pm
⏰ Happy hour at 4pm – 6pm

To prepare and save time upon arrival, please download our guide on Bloomberg Connects. The app offers a ‘Self-guided Tour’ which we recommend visitors follow.

Staff are available throughout the House to support your visit and answer questions.

 

 

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Flag Day

Come celebrate Flag Day with us at the Benjamin Franklin House!

Learn about the history of the American Flag inside the worlds only remaining home of the founding father, Benjamin Franklin. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends while honouring the importance of flags in our society.

On Saturday the 14th June from 11am – 4pm we will be hosting lots of flag themed fun including:
– Bunting making
– Scavenger hunt
– Meet our historical characters
– Self guided tours of the Benjamin Franklin House
– and trace the trail of a Revolutionary War Veteran!

Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

Pre-booking is not required. Walk-ins accepted!

Buy your ticket here!

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Franklin’s Young Scientists: Forces

Franklin’s Young Scientists is our FREE science club for aspiring scientists in Key Stage 2/3 (ages 10-14). Participants learn all about the experiments carried out by Benjamin Franklin and his British friends as well as trying their hand at practical investigations. A range of core topics from the science curriculum are covered including electricity, forces, sound and the human body.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

In this session, we will carry out some exciting experiments involving air and water resistance. We will learn all about Franklin’s travels to the Lake District and the Netherlands and recreate some of his research into hydrodynamics.

The Young Scientists will explore the various forces involved in water and air resistance to support their learning in KS2/3 and apply these to a fun experiment at the end of the session. Each Scientist will be tasked with creating their very own parachute to experiment with air resistance and aerodynamics.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

This is a FREE after-school workshop most suitable for Year 4-7 pupils and anyone else with a keen interest in Science and History!

Please note: Parents are welcome to attend, however there is a cap of one adult per child during busier sessions.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

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Family Springtime Open House

 

 

Join us for a FREE day of family fun — enjoy a self-guided tour by downloading the Bloomberg Connects app, test your observation skills with a scavenger hunt, try your hand at arts and crafts, and enjoy hot chocolate and practice proper etiquette with Mrs. Polly Hewson, the lady of the House!

 

Pre-booking is not required. Just drop in, and stay as long as you’d like! Last entry will be from 3:30pm.

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Children’s Spring Craft Fair at Fulham Palace

Join a fun-filled spring craft fair, featuring a number of west London museums.

Hosted by Fulham Palace, Benjamin Franklin House will be taking part in a brand-new Spring Fair that offers families a chance to take part in some exciting arts and crafts during the Easter Holidays.

JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL 2025 FROM 11AM-3PM

We will be joined by a number of other heritage sites with each one bringing a unique craft relating to their own histories.

Museums and historic houses taking part are;

  • Battle of Britain WW2 Bunker
  • Benjamin Franklin House
  • Boston Manor House
  • Chiswick House
  • Fulham Palace (hosts)
  • Kingston Museum
  • Leighton House
  • William Morris Society

With hands-on craft activities from each historic site, this event offers a variety of creative fun for all ages. Visitors will also have the chance to dress up in historic outfits from Fulham Palace’s costume collection with their families for a fun and immersive experience.

Tickets are FREE but must be reserved in advance to ensure entry to the Palace. Each site will have stalls located in and around the Palace from 11am until 3pm.

To reserve your spaces, please click HERE to be redirected to the Fulham Palace event page.

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2024 US Election Debate with Justin Webb

Join moderator Justin Webb, the BBC’s first North America Editor, Host of the Today Programme, and BFH’s Journalist in Residence, for a debate between Kristin Wolfe of Democrats Abroad UK and Greg Swenson of Republican Overseas!

Attend in person or online on Thursday, 24 October, with a chance to ask your own questions on who is best placed to lead the United States over the next four years: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.

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Family Event: Halloween!

Trick or treat! Join us at Benjamin Franklin House for a FREE fun-filled day as we explore the history of America’s spookiest holiday and craft some terrifyingly good decorations to take home!

Discover where Halloween comes from and why we celebrate it! Ever wonder why we carve pumpkins, dress up in scary costumes, and eat lots of candy? You’ll learn the answers to these questions and more as we uncover the mysteries behind this frightfully fun festival!

Create your very own Halloween-themed decorations to take home and decoration your coffins with. Glue sticks at the ready! There will be lots of arts and crafts happening throughout the session. Make your very own Halloween card, a garland of ghosts to hang from your rafters, and a wickedly wonderful witch ornament for your window.

Our Halloween event will be running twice on 29th October so BOOK NOW to secure your free ticket.

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Tuesday 29th October – 11:00am-12:30pm

Tuesday 29th October – 1:30pm-3:00pm

This event is most suitable for families with kids ages 5-12. However, everyone is welcome dead or alive! This a FREE event, but donations are most welcome.

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Summer Family Events @ Benjamin Franklin House

Join us throughout August for an exciting line-up of fun-filled family events at Benjamin Franklin House!

Every Wednesday in August we will be running a series of FREE historical skills workshops at the House. We will be holding two sessions per workshop with limited tickets available in the morning and afternoon. All family events are most suitable for families with children aged 5-12, but all are welcome!

Our Summer Family Events will be;

Wednesday 14th August – Portrait Workshop

Portrait Workshop

Examine the fascinating details and hidden meanings buried within some of the most famous paintings in the world as well as those featuring Benjamin Franklin himself!

Create a fantastic self-portrait of yourself and fill it with your very own hidden meanings and messages!

BOOK TICKETS for 11am-12:30pm

BOOK TICKETS for 1:30pm-2pm

 

Wednesday 21st August – Archaeology Workshop

Archaeology Workshop

Unearth the secrets of 36 Craven Street. Why are there human bones in the basement? How did they get there? Who were they? We will explore the history of the undercover secret school that operated in the house whilst Franklin was in residence!

Examine real artefacts from the past to work out what they are and how old they might be!

Create your very own model of a human skeleton as we learn all about the anatomy and explore medicine in the 18th century.

BOOK TICKETS for 11am-12:30pm

BOOK TICKETS for 1:30pm-2pm

 

Wednesday 28th August – Calligraphy Workshop

Calligraphy Workshop

Learn all about Benjamin Franklin’s life as a successful printer, author and the first US Postmaster General! You will even get a chance to see one of Benjamin Franklin’s hand-written letters up close!

Create your very own letter from the 18th century as we roll up our sleeves for some good old fashioned dip pen writing! Write a letter using parchment paper and our collection of brightly coloured quill pens! Use Georgian handwriting guides to help create some beautiful writing!

BOOK TICKETS for 11am-12:30pm

BOOK TICKETS for 1:30pm-2pm