Benjamin Franklin House

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The only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin worldwide: immersive guided visit to his London residence with science, politics and a curious archaeological tale.

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Opening Hours

Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00

Wednesday: 11:00 – 16:30

Thursday: 11:00 – 16:30

Friday: 11:00 – 17:00

Saturday: 11:00 – 17:00

What's not to miss inside?

Guided House Experience

Story-led tour animates Franklin’s 16 years in London and the pre-Revolution context.

A Founding Father before the founding.

Ask your guide how this address functioned as a ‘de facto embassy’.

📍 Whole house

Bones Underfoot

Human remains found in the basement link to 18th-century anatomical study.

Anatomy in the age of Enlightenment.

Consider ethics then vs now in scientific training.

📍 Archaeology display

Uneven Floors, Intact Fabric

Grade I listing preserves the Georgian fabric—expect patina, not period furniture.

Authenticity without the sofas.

Notice construction details (staircase, windows) rather than staged rooms.

📍 Original interiors

🤓 Fun Facts

Franklin rented rooms here rather than owning the house; furnishings are largely absent—interpretation carries the story.

The ‘bones’ discovery became one of the site’s most asked-about features.

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