Benjamin Franklin House

36 Craven Street
London
WC2N 5NF
England

Website

www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org

E-mail

info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org

Telephone

General Enquiries

0207 839 2006

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Franklin's Parlour whilst the Historical Experience Show is running.
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Home to Benjamin Franklin between 1757 and 1775, 36 Craven Street is the location where the famous US statesman conducted numerous important experiments such as measuring the effects of the Gulf Stream, exploring Daylight Saving Time and inventing bi-focal lenses.

Venue Type:

Museum, Historic house or home, Science centre

 Opening hours

From June 08 2007
Wednesday-Sunday

Historical Experience Shows run at:

12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:15 and 16:15

Closed to the public Monday and Tuesday

 Admission charges

Standard: £7
Under 16s: Free
Groups of over 10: £6.30 per person

Discounts

  • Museums Association
 General services and facilities
  • Pre-booking service for groups
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Library
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Meeting room available

Additional info

Our Scholarship Centre is open by appointment only, please contact the House for further information

36 Craven Street
London
WC2N 5NF
England

Website

www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org

E-mail

info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org

Telephone

General Enquiries

0207 839 2006

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service

36 Craven Street
London
WC2N 5NF
England

Website

www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org

E-mail

info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org

Telephone

General Enquiries

0207 839 2006

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

National Science and Engineering Week Activities

20 March 2010 *on now

Kid's Open Day: Discover Franklin's studies of water and movement and explore the Midden of Mystery to uncover some of the secrets the earth has kept for centuries!
To book call +44(0) 20 7839 2006 or email info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

11am-3pm

Where

Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street, London WC2N 5NF, nearest tube: Charing Cross

Admission

Free admission

Late Night Historical Experience at Benjamin Franklin House

15 May 2010

A chance to see the Historical Experience show at night; an innovative drama which introduces visitors to the uncertainty and excitement of Franklin’s London years through audiovisual presentation and live interpretation.
Shows begin at 6.15pm and 7.15pm.
To book call +44(0) 20 7839 2006 or email info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org

Suitable for

  • All ages

When

6:15-8pm

Admission

£7/£5 Friends and concessions

The Craven Street Bones at Benjamin Franklin House

16 May 2010

Visit Benjamin Franklin House at night and experience the shadows of the beautiful Georgian building as Franklin did before you. Discover the story of Franklin’s London years and the building's rich history, before enjoying a glass of wine in the basement and hearing the tale of the Craven Street bones, many of which still remain.
Tours begin at 8pm and 9pm.
To book call +44(0) 20 7839 2006 or email info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org

Suitable for

  • All ages

When

8-10pm

Admission

£10/£8 concessions, including glass of wine

36 Craven Street
London
WC2N 5NF
England

Website

www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org

E-mail

info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org

Telephone

General Enquiries

0207 839 2006

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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