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        • Benjamin Franklin House at 36 Craven Street in the heart of London is a heritage 'gem' and the world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin.
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    Visit

    We are open for tours Friday-Sunday!

    Our weekly opening hours are;

    12:00-17:00: Friday, Saturday & Sunday

    10:30-12:00 & 13:00-14:30: Tuesday (Schools Only)

    Closed: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (Private Tours available on request: info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org or 02078392006)

    See below to book tickets for our Friday Architectural Tour or weekend Historical Experience. 

    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:

    • 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
    • Download the free Bloomberg Connects app for a virtual visit
    • 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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    • 12 Jul 2020

      “Like Stepping Back in Time”

    • 24 Mar 2020

      “Excellent. Really brings the history to life”

    • 10 Feb 2020

      "Fantastic!"

    • 16 Jan 2020

      “Thank you for preserving this beautiful house.”

    • 3 Nov 2019

      “Very well presented, gained huge knowledge about Benjamin Franklin."

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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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    0207 839 2006

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