Free
Historic house
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Benjamin Franklin House
The only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin worldwide: immersive guided visit to his London residence with science, politics and a curious archaeological tale.
Opening Hours
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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.
📍 Whole house
Bones Underfoot
Human remains found in the basement link to 18th-century anatomical study.Anatomy in the age of Enlightenment.
📍 Archaeology display
Uneven Floors, Intact Fabric
Grade I listing preserves the Georgian fabric—expect patina, not period furniture.Authenticity without the sofas.
📍 Original interiors
Inspire your Friends
- 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.
