Visiting the Franklin Court Courtyard

 
Color photo of the Franklin Court courtyard showing white steel frames in the shape of houses.
Benjamin Franklin's home sat in this courtyard, what he called "his niche."  Demolished in 1812, only foundations remain today.  Steel "ghost structures" help visitors imagine the size of Franklin's home as well as his grandson's printing business.

NPS photo.  Photo by Joseph Kitchen.

 

Location
This courtyard sits between Market and Chestnut Streets, and 3rd and 4th Streets. Enter from the Chestnut Street gates.

 

Hours and Fees
Open daily: 9am - 5pm, year round

 

Ticketing
No tickets are required to visit the courtyard.

 

Exhibits
The courtyard exhibits include two modern steel "ghost" structures marking the locations of Franklin's home and his grandson's printing business. Look for the foundations of Franklin's home still embedded in the ground. The courtyard provides access to the Benjamin Franklin Museum, the Franklin Court Printing Office, the "Fragments of Franklin Court" exhibit, and the B. Free Franklin Post Office.

 

Accessibility
The courtyard is wheelchair accessible from the Chestnut Street access point. Learn more about the accessibility services offered throughout the park on our website.

 

Images and Historical Information
See photos of the courtyard and more. Additional information about the courtyard is available on the park's website.

 

Last updated: September 17, 2023

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