Benjamin Franklin House

Near Trafalgar Square in London, at 36 Craven Street, there is a museum called Benjamin Franklin House. It is the final remaining remnant of Benjamin Franklin's former home, who was a founding father of the United States. Franklin spent sixteen years living and working in the 1730-built home. The museum welcomed visitors on January 17, 2006. John Studzinski, an investment banker and philanthropist who is American and British, is the chairman. Due of its long-standing connection to Franklin, the house is designated Grade I status on England's National Heritage List.

The Friends of Benjamin Franklin House completed the renovation and restoration of the home in 1998 so that it could be converted into a museum. The remains of 10 people, consisting of numerous bones and bone fragments, were discovered during the excavation; six of them were thought to be children. On Tuesdays, the Benjamin Franklin House is open for no cost to school visits. Visits can be customized for kids in all key stages even if they are intended for students in key stage 2. The "Scholarship Centre," located on the house's upper floor, serves as a hub for research into the numerous topics Franklin undertook. Every year, the Benjamin Franklin House awards a Literary Prize for the best interpretation of a Benjamin Franklin quotation in light of contemporary events.

Address: 36 Craven St, London WC2N 5NF, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7925 1405
Opened: 1730
Opening hours: 11:30AM–5PM
Rating: 4.1/5.0, 226 Google reviews
Website: https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org/