Benjamin Franklin House
Benjamin Franklin House
36 Craven Street
London
Greater London
WC2N 5NF
England
Website
info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org
Telephone
General Enquiries
0207 839 2006
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
Additional info
Our Scholarship Centre is open by appointment only, please contact the House for further information
Family Day: Festival of British Archaeology – Bones in the Basement
- 29 July 2014 11am-12pm
Children will explore the House’s fascinating archaeological history. They will discover why human bones were found in the basement and the story they tell about the history of medicine. Led by House Education Manager, Stephen Wilson.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
Admission
£5.00 per child Free for adults
Website
http://www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org
Family Day: Children’s Summer Fete – Print This!
- 9 August 2014 11am-2pm
Our annual Summer Fete, in collaboration with special guests from the world of London heritage including Charles Dickens Museum, the Ragged School Museum, Kelmscott House, and Dr Johnson’s House, will include Print This! – a workshop for all the family exploring Franklin’s contribution to printing, allowing participants to print their own message, picture, or sign using everyday objects.
The Fete will be held in the gardens of Leighton House Museum, so bring a picnic!
Suitable for 5-14 year olds.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 5-6
- 14-15
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
Where
Leighton House Museum
12 Holland Park Road
London
W14 8LZ
England
Getting there
High Street Kensington station (District, Circle)
Additional info
Toilet facilities available.
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org
Family Day: Big Ben Stamp Act
- 19 August 2014 11am-12pm
- 26 August 2014 11am-12pm
In honour of his role as the first Postmaster General of the US Postal Service and his many other achievements in science, innovation, and diplomacy, Benjamin Franklin has often featured on stamps around the world. As the holidays draw to a close, children will enjoy a tour of Benjamin Franklin House in the company of Polly Hewson, daughter of Franklin’s landlady. They will then create their own stamp postcard to Polly to share highlights of their summer adventures.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
£5.00 per child, free for adults
Annual Symposium in association with the Eccles Centre: Alan Rusbridger The British Library Conference Centre, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
- 8 September 2014
As our 2014 Symposium speaker, Alan Rusbridger, Editor-in-Chief of Guardian News & Media, will share his views on freedom of the press. During his editorship the paper has fought a number of high profile battles over press freedom and libel, including cases involving Neil Hamilton, Jonathan Aitken, the Police Federation, Trafigura, and Wikileaks. The Guardian broke world exclusive stories by publishing NSA documents leaked by Edward Snowden.
Where
The British Library Conference Centre
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Admission
£8.00, £6.00 Over 60s and £5.00.
Booking via the British Library on 01937 546546.
Website
http://www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org/site/sections/news/events.html
Open House London
- 20 — 21 September 2014
Open House London is the capital’s largest annual festival of architecture and design. This annual event invites the public to cross the threshold of some of London’s most interesting buildings, including Grade I, 1730s Benjamin Franklin House. Half-hourly guided tours will take place throughout the day.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Free – half-hourly tours run on a first come first served basis
Website
http://www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org/site/sections/news/events.html
Family Day: Hallowe’en at Benjamin Franklin House
- 28 October 2014 4-5pm
As Hallowe’en approaches, brave the dimly lit corridors and creaking floorboards of this 18th century Georgian House for ghost stories told by Benjamin Franklin’s friend Polly Hewson, and other haunting happenings…
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
Admission
£5.00 per child, free for adults
Website
http://www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org
Family Day: Children’s Christmas Party
- 13 December 2014 10:30am-12pm
With Christmas around the corner, children will discover the magic of the holiday – 18th century style – with crafts and treats. Sing along to festive classics such as ‘Silent night’ and ‘Jingle Bells’ with accompaniment on the Glass Armonica, Franklin’s musical instrument. Enjoy mince pies and deck the halls with a Christmas Wreath to make and take home. Suitable for 5-11 year olds.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 5-6
Admission
£5.00 per child, free for adults
Website
http://www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org
