Benjamin Franklin House, London

Name: Benjamin Franklin House
Address: 36 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5NF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7839 2006

#515 among attractions in London

Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum, Georgian architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

Benjamin Franklin House is a museum in a terraced Georgian house at 36 Craven Street, London, close to Trafalgar Square. It is the last-standing former residence of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The house dates from c. 1730, and Franklin lived and worked there for sixteen years. The museum opened to the public on 17 January 2006. The chairman is American-British investment banker and philanthropist John Studzinski. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'27"N, 0°7'30"W

Address

36 Craven StreetCity of Westminster (St. James's)London WC2N 5NF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7839 2006

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Day trips

Benjamin Franklin House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House.

~740 ftW
Square
Trafalgar Square, London
4 min walk • Trafalgar Square is an iconic public space at the heart of London, United Kingdom, known for its cultural significance and historical monuments. This bustling square is often the focal point for political demonstrations, community gatherings, and festive celebrations...
~700 ftW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Nelson's Column, London
4 min walk • Nelson's Column is an iconic historical landmark situated in the heart of London, England, at Trafalgar Square. This towering monument, which rises to 52 meters (approximately 170 feet), was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of...
~590 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's bustling Trafalgar Square, St Martin-in-the-Fields stands as an iconic example of Georgian ecclesiastical architecture and a beacon of music and compassionate outreach within the city. This Anglican church, with its striking...
~500 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Georgian architecture
Canada House, London
3 min walk • Canada House stands as a grand symbol of the Canadian presence in the heart of London, England. This historic building serves as the Canadian High Commission, functioning as a diplomatic space as well as a cultural center.
~760 ftW
Tree
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, London
4 min walk • The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a Christmas tree gifted to the people of Britain by Norway each year since 1947. The tree is prominently displayed in Trafalgar Square from the beginning of December until 6 January.
~490 ftNE
Palace
York House, London
3 min walk • York House was one of a string of mansion houses which formerly stood on the Strand, the principal route from the City of London to the Palace of Westminster.
~570 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Trafalgar Theatre, London
3 min walk • Trafalgar Theatre is a new West End theatre in Whitehall, near Trafalgar Square, in the City of Westminster, London. It is set to open in spring 2021 following a major multi-million pound restoration project aiming to reinstate it back to its original heritage design.
~800 ftN
Nightlife
The Harp, London
4 min walk • The Harp is a public house at 47 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4HS. It was The Welsh Harp until 1995, when it was taken over by an Irish woman Binnie Walsh, who subsequently bought the pub. The pub was subsequently sold to Fuller's in 2014.
~760 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Bazalgette Memorial, London
4 min walk • The Sir Joseph Bazalgette Memorial is a memorial to the Victorian engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette, by George Blackall Simonds. It is located on the Victoria Embankment, a few feet up river from the Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges, opposite the junction with Northumberland Avenue.
~630 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Durham House, London
4 min walk • Durham House, or Durham Inn, was the historic London town house of the Bishop of Durham in the Strand. Its gardens descended to the River Thames.
~640 ftW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Charles I, London
4 min walk • The equestrian statue of Charles I at Charing Cross, London, is a work by the French sculptor Hubert Le Sueur, probably cast in 1633. It is considered the central point of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Benjamin Franklin House open?

Benjamin Franklin House is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Benjamin Franklin House?

Nearby attractions include Charing Cross Theatre, London (1 min walk), British Optical Association Museum, London (1 min walk), Craven Street, London (2 min walk), Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Benjamin Franklin House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benjamin Franklin House:

Train

Charing Cross (2 min walk)
London Waterloo (16 min walk)

Bus

Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (2 min walk)
Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (4 min walk)

Metro

Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (3 min walk)
Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (3 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (5 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (8 min walk)