Benjamin Franklin House

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Benjamin Franklin House 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.

đŸđŸ‘» A new month means a new line-up of events at Benjamin Franklin House! Here's our October events . . . From our Chess...
01/10/2026

đŸđŸ‘» A new month means a new line-up of events at Benjamin Franklin House! Here's our October events . . .

From our Chess Club, a play on the Life of Thomas Paine, our annual Spooky Storytelling event and a hauntingly fun Children's Day, there's something for every curious mind this October!

Head over to our website for more details!

Benjamin Franklin had plenty to say about living well, and he was rarely afraid to make his point with a little humour. ...
23/09/2026

Benjamin Franklin had plenty to say about living well, and he was rarely afraid to make his point with a little humour.

The saying is associated with "Poor Richard’s Almanack", where Franklin regularly encouraged readers to practise restraint and good habits.

Explore more of Franklin’s wisdom in his autobiography, available in our gift shop!

Join us for a lunchtime conversation featuring historians Tom Cutterham and Leanne O’Boyle! In-person tickets include a ...
11/09/2026

Join us for a lunchtime conversation featuring historians Tom Cutterham and Leanne O’Boyle! In-person tickets include a self-guided tour of Benjamin Franklin House!

Thursday 17th September 2026, 12pm-1:30pm
Benjamin Franklin House & online

Link in bio for more details!

It is often easier to spot someone else’s faults than to recognise our own. Benjamin Franklin’s advice here is simple. P...
09/09/2026

It is often easier to spot someone else’s faults than to recognise our own. Benjamin Franklin’s advice here is simple.
Pause before passing judgment: look within first.

The saying comes from Franklin’s tradition of "Poor Richard’s Almanack".

You can discover more about Franklin’s approach to life and self-improvement in his autobiography, available in our gift shop!

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We're hosting a range of events this September - from Chess, to Open House and a talk on Georgian hair! Visit the link i...
01/09/2026

We're hosting a range of events this September - from Chess, to Open House and a talk on Georgian hair!

Visit the link in our bio or check out our website for more details!

We are pleased to announce our participation in the Open House Festival 2026! Drop in session on Saturday 12 and Sunday ...
28/08/2026

We are pleased to announce our participation in the Open House Festival 2026!

Drop in session on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13, September 2026.
10am - 3pm

Check out the Open House website for more details!

One of Benjamin Franklin's enduring lessons is a call to humility. Rather than dwelling on the faults of others, he enco...
26/08/2026

One of Benjamin Franklin's enduring lessons is a call to humility. Rather than dwelling on the faults of others, he encourages us to recognise their strengths while reflecting on our own shortcomings.

This proverb appeared in Poor Richard's Almanack (1738) and reflects the values Franklin sought to cultivate throughout his life. You can read more about Franklin's values in his autobiography, available in our gift shop!

We're hosting a range of events this month - from concerts, to Macramé and a talk on Georgian hair!Visit the link in bio...
23/08/2026

We're hosting a range of events this month - from concerts, to Macramé and a talk on Georgian hair!

Visit the link in bio or find us on Eventbrite for more details!

We're hosting an atmospheric candlelit evening of spooky storytelling in the historic Benjamin Franklin House!We're look...
20/08/2026

We're hosting an atmospheric candlelit evening of spooky storytelling in the historic Benjamin Franklin House!

We're looking for artists to share an original spooky or atmospheric piece in front of a live audience. Whether it's a ghost story, a chilling poem, a suspenseful tale that lingers in the mind, or just unsettling we want to hear it! We're particularly interested in work that suits the House. An original Georgian building, steeped in centuries of secrets.

If you have a piece that might make someone glance over their shoulder on their walk home, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a celebration of spoken word, shared stories, and the timeless power of a good scare.

What we're looking for:
Confident readers who can deliver their pieces live.
Pieces can be fiction or nonfiction, so long as they fit the mood.
Strong sense of atmosphere, mystery or the macabre.

Link in bio for the open call!

Benjamin Franklin believed ideas (and plants) were worth sharing. He exchanged seeds across the Atlantic, championed bot...
19/08/2026

Benjamin Franklin believed ideas (and plants) were worth sharing. He exchanged seeds across the Atlantic, championed botanical discovery, and even has a flowering tree named in his honour!

This September 4, continue that spirit of cultivation at Franklin & Fauna, where you'll create a handcrafted macramé plant hanger for a living plant of your own.

📍 Benjamin Franklin House
📅 4 September 2026
🕓 4pm – 6pm
đŸŽŸïž ÂŁ45

For ÂŁ45 you will receive;
A guided macrame workshop with a guide, a plant hanger, plant pot and exclusive access to the Benjamin Franklin House afterhours.

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36 Craven Street
London
WC2N5NF

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