
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!
Read moreOur weekly opening hours are:
Wednesday & Thursday (11:00-17:00) – Self-guided Tour
Friday (11:00-15:00/16.00) – Architectural Tour
Saturday & Sunday (11:00-15:15/16.15) – Historical Experience
If you experience any difficulty booking tickets, please get in touch via supervisor@benjaminfranklinhouse.org and we’ll be happy to reserve you a spot.
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Monday & Tuesday (Closed) – Private Tours available on request: supervisor@benjaminfranklinhouse.org or 02078392006
We look forward to welcoming you to Benjamin Franklin’s only surviving home in fulfilment of our mission to bring history and innovation to life!
Benjamin Franklin House Team
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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:
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.
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 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.