Visit

Visit the House

Our Box Office is open 10.30am-5pm, everyday except Tuesdays. Please note that the only way the see the House is through one of our guided visits. Advance booking is recommended.

To visit the House see our:

Historical Experience show, which runs Wednesday to Sunday at:
12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm

Architectural Tours, which takes place on Mondays at:
12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm

*The House will be closed on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December 2018 and 1 and 2 January 2019

Access

Benjamin Franklin House is a five-storey townhouse with a staircase between each floor. 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.