Museums · London
Benjamin Franklin House
In or near London.
Benjamin Franklin House — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Benjamin Franklin House is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Benjamin Franklin House is the only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin, located in London. Visitors can explore the house through self-guided and architectural tours, learning about Franklin's life and the history of the building.
Place summary
Benjamin Franklin House is a museum located in London, postcode WC2N. It is the only remaining home of the American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin and offers insights into his life and work. The house is a designated Grade I listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5077, -0.1249
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2N 5NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 0207 839 2006
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm; closed Monday & Tuesday
- Official site
- benjaminfranklinhouse.org
Sources
- osm: way/104081033 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benjamin Franklin House?
- Benjamin Franklin House is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 5NF), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Benjamin Franklin House?
- Benjamin Franklin House — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benjamin Franklin House?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2N 5NF.
- How do I get to Benjamin Franklin House?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 5NF.