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Our weekly opening hours are:

Friday (11:00-17:15) – Architectural Tour

Saturday and Sunday (11:00-17:15) – Historical Experience

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Monday – Thursday (Closed)

Private Tours are available on request, depending on staff availability. To enquire, please email: info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org or 02078392006

See below to book tickets. 

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In accordance with our mission to bring history and innovation to life through the world’s only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin, we also offer virtual events:

  • Download the free Bloomberg Connects app for a virtual visit
  • Live lectures and monthly Ben’s Book Club – see upcoming virtual talks or catch up with past events on demand here
  • Take our virtual tour
  • See our online artefacts

And if you can, please consider supporting us. You can donate here.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org at any time.


Access

Benjamin Franklin House is a five-storey townhouse with a staircase between each floor. The floors and stairs are uneven and sloping. There are handrails on all of the staircases and there is visitor seating in all of the historic rooms. Given the Grade I nature of the building and the different levels of the building, there is no wheelchair access. Restrooms are downstairs in the basement; there is no accessible restroom.

Carers are admitted free of charge and visitors with disabilities qualify for concessionary tickets.

Guide and hearing dogs are permitted in all areas of the House.

For more information about access please contact visitor services at +44 207 839 2008 or supervisor@benjaminfranklinhouse.org.

Facilities

Facilities include the Benjamin Franklin House Shop and restrooms located in the basement. There are no baby changing facilities.

Pushchairs can be left at reception as they are not usable through the building and large bags can be stored at reception.

What’s Nearby?

We are fortunate to be so close to so many wonderful attractions. Why not enhance your day trip and visit one of our neighbouring museums, shops or restaurants!

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Historical Experience

During the Historical Experience the eighteenth century spaces serve as a stage for a drama that seamlessly blends live interpretation and cutting edge sound, lighting, and visual projection to tell the rich story of Franklin in London.

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Architectural Tour

The Architectural Tour explores the Georgian features of House, 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.

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