Events
Museums at Night – ‘Candle Lit’ Architectural Tours
Thursday 16 & Friday 17 May, 6pm, 7pm & 8pm
The atmospheric rooms of Benjamin Franklin’s only remaining residence will be the feature of this night-time architectural tour, highlighting the…
Find out moreThe atmospheric rooms of Benjamin Franklin’s only remaining residence will be the feature of this night-time architectural tour, highlighting the…
Family Day: Instrumental Inventions
Benjamin Franklin was a prolific inventor and a lover of music, inventing the glass armonica. Join us to explore his process of invention and create your own instruments to take home.
Tuesday 28th May…
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Franklin and his British Friends
Wednesday 29th of May. 6:30pm
Dr. Márcia Balisciano, Director of Benjamin Franklin House will introduce Franklin's British milieu, those who challenged and sustained him during his long London sojourn. Fellow members of the Lunar Society like Josiah Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin and Matthew Bolton, reformed rogues like Sir Francis Dashwood, and artists like the blind organist John Stanley will all feature in this illustrated talk.
Find out moreDr. Márcia Balisciano, Director of Benjamin Franklin House will introduce Franklin's British milieu, those who challenged and sustained him during his long London sojourn. Fellow members of the Lunar Society like Josiah Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin and Matthew Bolton, reformed rogues like Sir Francis Dashwood, and artists like the blind organist John Stanley will all feature in this illustrated talk.
Election 2020 – Carol Gould on American Politics
Wednesday June 12th 2019, 6.30pm
As the 2020 presidential race gains momentum, Carol Gould, a political commentator since 2004, will discuss the current state of play in American politics, including race relations, international affairs, and (in the spirit of Benjamin Franklin) freedom of the press.
Find out moreAs the 2020 presidential race gains momentum, Carol Gould, a political commentator since 2004, will discuss the current state of play in American politics, including race relations, international affairs, and (in the spirit of Benjamin Franklin) freedom of the press.
Concordia Concert
Friday 28 June, 7pm
We will be hosting an evening in keeping with Franklin’s love of 18th century music in association with our Craven Street neighbours, the Concordia Foundation, which serves young musicians.
Find out moreWe will be hosting an evening in keeping with Franklin’s love of 18th century music in association with our Craven Street neighbours, the Concordia Foundation, which serves young musicians.
Independence Day: Thursday 4th July
Join us for a celebration of Independence Day at Benjamin Franklin House. Enjoy cake and a glass of bubbly following a 30 minute tour of the world’s only remaining Franklin home. As a founder of the…
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Family Day: Bones in the Basement
Come along and search for bones in the basement at Benjamin Franklin House. Become an archaeologist for the morning and help uncover the history of this Georgian townhouse.
Saturday 20th July 10.30am-12.30pm
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Find out moreSaturday 20th July 10.30am-12.30pm
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Open House London, Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 September
Open House London is the capital’s largest annual festival of architecture and design. This annual event allows the public to cross the threshold of some of London’s most interesting buildings, including…
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To commemorate, join us for a talk by Dr. George Boudreau on Benjamin Franklin's legacy! ow.ly/TVKG30osfmT twitter.com/AmandaWhiteArt…
On This Day | 30th October 2018
October 30, 1735
John Adams, second president of the United States and Founding Father was born on this day.