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Benjamin Franklin House
Image: Franklin's Parlour whilst the Historical Experience Show is running.
36 Craven Street
London
WC2N 5NF
England
Facilities
Library: yes
Study area: yes
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.
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Events
Benjamin Franklin and Espionage
Lecture
Craven Street Lecture, Benjamin Franklin and Espionage
Lecture
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