About Benjamin Franklin House

36 Craven Street in London is the world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin. It opened to the public on 17 January 2006 (Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday). The house functions as a museum and educational facility. 

The House was originally built in 1730 as a lodging house and was used as a hotel and base for non-profit groups throughout the 20th century. Today the House brings Franklin's years living in London to the forefront for visitors to experience the nearly sixteen years Benjamin Franklin spent as chief colonial diplomat. The House dives deep into Franklin's contributions beyond politics.

Today the House offers a Historical Experience, Architectural Tours, and a Student Science Center. 

The House also displays several interesting artifacts from their collection relating to Benjamin Franklin and Craven Street. 

These artifacts include a leather wallet used by Franklin during his time in London, a marble bust of Franklin circa 1800, letters written by Franklin, and the Craven Street Bones, which were excavated in 1998 and determined to be remnants of an anatomy school run from the House in 1770. 

Tours operate at the following times:

Wednesday and Thursday: 

Self-guided tour 11AM-3PM

Friday:

Architectural tour, every hour 11AM-3PM

Saturday and Sunday:

Historical Experience, every hour 11AM-2PM and 3:15PM

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