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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We are closed but have a number of virtual offerings to discover!
“It is in the first Place necessary to be careful in preserving Health” – Benjamin Franklin, 1786
The House is currently closed due to national lockdown in England. In accordance with our mission to bring history and innovation to life through the world’s only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin, please enjoy a number of online offerings:
- Live lectures and monthly Ben’s Book Club – see upcoming virtual talks or catch up with past events on demand here
- Weekly live educational sessions (available for catch up) – watch here
- Take our virtual tour
- See our online artefacts
- Read about the Craven Street bones
And if you can, please consider supporting us. We have lost nearly all our earned income. 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.
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.
Pushchairs can be left at reception as they are not usable through the building and large bags can be stored at reception.