Benjamin Franklin House
at Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street, London , WC2N 5NF United Kingdom
Benjamin Franklin House is the world's only remaining Franklin home. Built circa 1730, it is today a dynamic museum and educational facility.
Address and contacts of Benjamin Franklin House
Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street
London WC2N 5NF
United Kingdom Email
Description
For nearly sixteen years between 1757 and 1775, Dr Benjamin Franklin – scientist, diplomat, philosopher, inventor, Founding Father of the United States and more – lived behind its doors. The Historical Experience presents the excitement and uncertainty of Franklin's London years using rooms where so much took place as staging for a drama that seamlessly integrates live performance, cutting edge lighting, sound and visual projection. School visitors explore the Student Science Centre featuring hands-on experimentation with Franklin's London scientific discoveries, juxtaposing past and present knowledge. The top floor Robert H. Smith Scholarship Centre is a focal point in Europe for Franklin and Franklin-related study, featuring a full set of the Papers of Benjamin Franklin, as catalogued by Yale University, and an active symposia programme.
How To Get to Benjamin Franklin House
Nearest Tube/BR: Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo Lines), Embankment (District and Circle Lines) From Charing Cross: Turn left out of the main station entrance, through the alleyway and down the steps on to Craven Street. Turn left - we are three doors down. From Embankment: Exit the station away from the river on to Villiers Street and walk up. Turn left through the Arches shopping parade, which will take you on to Craven Street. The House is two doors up on your right. Buses: There are a number of buses that stop near Craven Street. Routes 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77a, 91, 176 all stop on the Strand. Parking around Benjamin Franklin House is extremely limited - we urge visitors to use public transport.
Opening time
- Mondays: 10:30- 17:00
- Wednesdays: 10:30- 17:00
- Thursdays: 10:30- 17:00
- Fridays: 10:30- 17:00
- Saturdays: 10:30- 17:00
- Sundays: 10:30- 17:00
Specialities
- Price category
- $ (0-10)
General Info
Historical Experience shows run Wednesday-Sunday at 12, 1, 2, 3.15 and 4.15pm. Tickets cost £7 adults, £5 Friends and concessions, £3.50 National Trust members and under-16s go free. The experience lasts for 45 minutes. Pre-booking is advised. Architectural tours run on Mondays at 12, 1, 2, 3.15 and 4.15pm. Tickets cost £3.50 for adults, under 16s go free. Tours last for 25 minutes. Our box office +44(0)2079251405 is open everyday except Tuesdays from 10.30am-5pm. Call to book tickets for the Historical Experience, architectural tour and events.Company Rating
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Summary
Benjamin Franklin House is London based place and this enity listed in Educational Organization category. Located at Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street WC2N 5NF. Contact phone number of Benjamin Franklin House: +44(0)2079251405
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