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Benjamin Franklin House - Architectural Tour
Benjamin Franklin House in central London - the historic residence for one of the Founding Fathers of America.
What you'll do
Benjamin Franklin House is the last remaining former home of polymathic Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin.
The Architectural tour explores the Georgian features of the 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.
Located on Craven Street, just a short walk from Trafalgar Square, this historical building dates from circa 1730 and was the residence of Benjamin Franklin in London between 1757 and 1775, during which time this extraordinary man was involved with mediation between America and Britain as well as his groundbreaking scientific studies.
The house, which is now the site of a student science centre, is the only remaining residence of Benjamin Franklin and is widely recognised as being the leading centre for studies related to Franklin. Visitors can get an insight into Franklin's life through the many artefacts on show, on a 25-minute architectural tour. You can also visit another London attraction, the Scholarship Centre, which houses a full set of Franklin’s papers.
With many original architectural features, you can explore the residence and its many original artefacts on an in-depth architectural tour.
What's included
A tour of Benjamin Franklin House, the last remaining home of Benjamin Franklin.
Where you'll be
36 Craven St, Charing Cross, London, GBHow to get there
6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77a, 91 and 176 all stop on Strand
London Underground: take the Northern line. Get off at Charing Cross or Embankment train stations. Take the Bakerloo or Piccadilly lines. Get off at Piccadilly Circus train station. Take the Piccadilly line. Get off at Leicester Square train station.
Operating hours
Fridays only: tours at 11AM, 1PM, 2PM, 3.15PM and 4.15PM
Find out more
For more information, please visit the Benjamin Franklin House - Architectural Tour website.
020 7839 2006
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