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Virtual Children’s Christmas Fair

We’ve teamed up with friends from across the heritage world to bring a range of fun festive craft ideas to you this December! Follow the links below:

Click here to find out about Georgian Christmas traditions and learn how to make a festive wreath with Benjamin Franklin House

Click here to make a personalised paper plate angel with John Wesley’s House

Click here to make a snowstorm in a jar with Newington Green Meeting House

Click here to make an angel peg doll with Arts and Crafts Hammersmith (a collaboration between Emery Walker’s House and the William Morris Society)

Click here to make a paper crane using origami with Leighton House Museum

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Franklin’s Young Inventors: Special Guest

Saturday 5 December, 11.30am GMT. Register here for this 30-minute virtual class.

Franklin’s Young Inventors is our weekly science club for aspiring scientists in Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14). This autumn we are delivering our science club virtually via Zoom on Tuesdays at 4.30pm GMT or Saturdays at 11.30am GMT. Participants will learn all about the experiments carried out by Benjamin Franklin and his British friends as well as trying their hand at practical investigations. This week we’re delighted to welcome a very special guest, Hamid the Supersonic Science Professor, who will deliver his amazing Bubble Science show!

The Bubble Science show has been thrilling audiences around the country for five years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. Hamid has performed to thousands of people from children to OAPs from, Rocket bublles, Helium bubbles, Volcano bubbles, Tornado bubbles to Foggy bubbles, and even Cube bubbles – Bubble Science is a show to enchant adults and children alike with Hamid’s unique blend of skill and humour.

With infectious enthusiasm, Hamid explains some enchanting facts about bubbles, bringing science to life and into the realm of fun. As well as exploring the dynamics of bubbles, Hamid invokes much laugter and gasps of amazement from all ages.

This wonderous show combines breath-taking artistry, surprising science and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep all ages spellbound.

Most suitable for Years 7-9 (US Grades 6-8) but all ages welcome!

For more information, contact our Education Manager.

Funding for Franklin’s Young Inventors has generously been provided by the United States Government.

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Thanksgiving Quiz

Tuesday, November 24 2020, 6pm GMT/1pm EST

Join us for a fun virtual America-themed quiz for Thanksgiving!  Enter as an individual or a team. Winners will receive exclusive Benjamin Franklin House treats.  All proceeds will go toward advancing our mission to bring history and innovation to life at the only surviving Franklin home.

£5 entry – Buy your tickets here 

 

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Virtual Family Day: Halloween at Benjamin Franklin House

Please note this is a past event. View upcoming events here. 

Join our virtual family day this half term to learn about the history of Halloween, hear a spooky tale and find out how to make some ghoulishly good decorations.

Suitable for children aged 5-11

E-mail education@benjaminfranklinhouse.org for more information

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Franklin’s Young Inventors Science Club: Muscles

Saturday 3 July, 11.30am BST. Register here for this 30-minute virtual class.

Franklin’s Young Inventors is our weekly science club for aspiring scientists in Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14). We are delivering our science club virtually via Zoom on Tuesdays at 4.30pm BST or Saturdays at 11.30am BST. Participants will learn all about the experiments carried out by Benjamin Franklin and his British friends as well as trying their hand at practical investigations. This week we’ll be exploring the core biology topic of muscles.

If you would like to make your own arm muscle model, you will need 2 pieces of paper (A4), a cardboard tube (e.g. from kitchen roll), tape, a paper clip, a sharp pencil, a pen and 2 long modelling balloons.

Most suitable for Years 7-9 (US Grades 6-8) but all ages welcome!

Please note that the session will be recorded. A parent, carer or teacher should register on behalf of participants.

By registering, participants agree to follow our Online Safety Agreement. For more information, contact our Education Manager.

Funding for Franklin’s Young Inventors has generously been provided by the United States Government and the DAR Walter Hines Page Chapter.

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Franklin’s Young Inventors Science Club: Skeleton

Tuesday 22 June, 4.30pm BST. Register here for this 30-minute virtual class.

Franklin’s Young Inventors is our weekly science club for aspiring scientists in Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14). We are delivering our science club virtually via Zoom on Tuesdays at 4.30pm BST or Saturdays at 11.30am BST. Participants will learn all about the experiments carried out by Benjamin Franklin and his British friends as well as trying their hand at practical investigations. This week we’ll be exploring the core biology topic of the skeleton.

If you would like to complete the skeleton labelling activity, you can download the template here.

Most suitable for Years 7-9 (US Grades 6-8) but all ages welcome!

Please note that the session will be recorded. A parent, carer or teacher should register on behalf of participants.

By registering, participants agree to follow our Online Safety Agreement. For more information, contact our Education Manager.

Funding for Franklin’s Young Inventors has generously been provided by the United States Government and the DAR Walter Hines Page Chapter.

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CANCELLED – Franklin’s Young Inventors Science Club: Sound

Saturday 18 December, 10am-11.30am. Register here to attend in-person.

Join our science club at Benjamin Franklin House, the London home of the famous Founding Father of the United States who was also a scientist and inventor. You will learn about the experiments carried out by Benjamin Franklin and his British friends as well as trying your hand at practical investigations. This week we will be exploring the core physics topic of sound.

Most suitable for Years 7-9 (ages 11-14) but all ages welcome! Franklin’s Young Inventors is free to attend but booking is essential.

Parents are welcome to join, however, if you would prefer to drop off and pick up your child(ren) we will ask you to sign a permission form when you arrive.

COVID-19 Safety Precautions:

– We are limiting bookings to 15 people so please book a ticket for each adult and child attending

– Activities will take place in a well-ventilated historic space with hand sanitiser and sanitising wipes available

– All staff and adult visitors are encouraged to wear a face covering

Funding for Franklin’s Young Inventors has generously been provided by the United States Government and the DAR Walter Hines Page Chapter.

 

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Franklin’s Young Inventors Science Club: Forces

Saturday 19 March, 10am-11.30am GMT. Register here to attend in person.

Join our science club at Benjamin Franklin House, the London home of the famous Founding Father of the United States who was also a scientist and inventor. You will learn about the experiments carried out by Benjamin Franklin and his British friends as well as trying your hand at practical investigations. This week we will be exploring the core physics topic of forces.

If you would like to recreate the simple forces investigation at home, you will need the following items: a toy car, cardboard (e.g. from recycled boxes), a ruler, a timer, tape

Most suitable for Years 7-9 (US Grades 6-8) but all ages welcome!

COVID-19 Safety Precautions:

– We are limiting bookings to 15 people so please book a ticket for each adult and child attending

– Activities will take place in a well-ventilated historic space with hand sanitiser and sanitising wipes available

– All staff and adult visitors without medical exemption are required to wear a face covering and visitors are encouraged to take a lateral flow test before attending

Funding for Franklin’s Young Inventors has generously been provided by the United States Government and the DAR Walter Hines Page Chapter.

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Franklin’s Young Inventors Science Club: Energy Transfer

Saturday 22 May, 11.30am BST. Register here for this 30-minute virtual class.

Franklin’s Young Inventors is our weekly science club for aspiring scientists in Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14). We are delivering our science club virtually via Zoom on Tuesdays at 4.30pm BST or Saturdays at 11.30am BST. Participants will learn all about the experiments carried out by Benjamin Franklin and his British friends as well as trying their hand at practical investigations. This week we’ll be exploring the core physics topic of energy transfer.

If you would like to recreate the simple heat transfer investigation at home, you will need the following items: a metal spoon, a plastic spoon, a wooden spoon, a cup, a kettle, water, butter

Safety Notice! Make sure an adult boils the kettle and pours the hot water

Please note that the session will be recorded. A parent, carer or teacher should register on behalf of participants.

By registering, participants agree to follow our Online Safety Agreement. For more information, contact our Education Manager.

Funding for Franklin’s Young Inventors has generously been provided by the United States Government and the DAR Walter Hines Page Chapter

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Franklin’s Young Inventors Science Club: Fuels and Costs

Saturday 23 April, 10-11.30am BST. Register here to attend in person.

Join our science club at Benjamin Franklin House, the London home of the famous Founding Father of the United States who was also a scientist and inventor. You will learn about the experiments carried out by Benjamin Franklin and his British friends as well as trying your hand at practical investigations. This week we will be exploring the core physics topic of fuels and costs.

Most suitable for Years 7-9 (ages 11-14) – Franklin’s Young Inventors is free to attend but booking is essential.

Parents are welcome to join, however, if you would prefer to drop off and pick up your child(ren) we will ask you to sign a permission form when you arrive.

COVID-19 Safety Precautions:

– We are limiting bookings to 25 people.

– Activities will take place in a well-ventilated historic space with hand sanitiser and sanitising wipes available.

If you are unable to attend this in-person event, there will be a virtual alternative on Tuesday 26th April 2022. This Zoom Webinar will run from 4:30-5:00pm and explore the key learning that will be covered during the initial event.

The virtual session is also free but registration is required. If you wish to attend, please register here.

Funding for Franklin’s Young Inventors has been generously provided by the US Embassy London and the DAR Walter Hines Page Chapter.