Benjamin Franklin House
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.
Location:
51.507385
-0.125127
36 Craven Street ,
WC2N 5NF
Venue Details
Website:
Email:
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Telephone:
+44 (0)207 839 2006
Address:
36 Craven Street
Opening Hours:
The Historical Experience Show runs at 12, 1pm, 2pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm Wednesday through Sunday all year round.
Each Monday, as an alternative to the Historical Experience, we offer tours with on the history of Benjamin Franklin House with a guide. The Georgian features of the 1730s building are revealed 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.
Each Monday, as an alternative to the Historical Experience, we offer tours with on the history of Benjamin Franklin House with a guide. The Georgian features of the 1730s building are revealed 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.
Charges:
Tickets cost £7 standard and free for under 16's.
Monday Guided Tours, £3.50, 12.00, 1.00, 2.00, 3.15 and 4.15.
Monday Guided Tours, £3.50, 12.00, 1.00, 2.00, 3.15 and 4.15.
Discounts:
Free for Under 16s
Facilities:
- Education facilities available
- Facilities for private functions and events
- Meeting room available
- Shop
- Toilets for disabled
Services:
- Events and resources for children and families
- Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
- Pre-booking service for groups
- Primary school education service available
- Secondary school education service available