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Benjamin Franklin House
Franklin's Parlour whilst the Historical Experience Show is running.   36 Craven Street
London
WC2N 5NF
England
Franklin's Parlour whilst the Historical Expererience Show is running.
Facilities
Library: yes Study area: yes
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Our Scholarship Centre is open by appointment only, please contact the House for further information
Contact details
General Enquiries (Tel) : 0207 839 2006
E-mail : info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org
Website : www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org
Open
From June 08 2007
Wednesday-Sunday

Historical Experience Shows run at:

12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:15 and 16:15
Closed
Closed to the public Monday and Tuesday
Admission charges
Standard: £7
Under 16s: Free
Groups of over 10: £6.30 per person
Discounts
Museums Association
 
Description
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.

Articles
National Science And Engineering Week 2008 In UK Museums
Benjamin Franklin In London
Benjamin Franklin House Opens On 300th Anniversary Of His Birth
USA In UK - Benjamin Franklin's London Home To Open In 2006

Events
William Hewson and the Craven Street Bones  Exhibition; Lecture
“A Day Without Dissection is a Day Wasted”  Lecture
“A Day Without Dissection is a Day Wasted” - Surgery in the 18th Century (adult talk)  Lecture
Blood, Bones & Bodies: Children’s activities
Surgeons’ Lives  Lecture
William Hewson and the Craven Street Bones  Lecture
US Presidential Debate between the Chairs of Republicans Abroad and Democrats Abroad  Lecture
 

General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Library
Meeting room available
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

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