Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
Buildings & Monuments, Museums
Downtown
History, Architecture, Art
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Lunch
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
One of America's greatest citizens
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222 N 20th St (The Franklin Institute) Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
+1 215 448 1200 |
Description
Benjamin Franklin's legacy is unique because he is remembered as a scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman, printer, economist and musician—and he did all of these things in a remarkable way. This marble statue stands 20 feet high in Memorial Hall, a rotunda modeled after the Pantheon in Rome. The statue weighs 30 tons and sits on a stepped pedestal carved from 92 tons of marble. Many of Franklin's personal possessions are also displayed in Memorial Hall, a part of the
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Daily 9:30a-9pVisit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with some covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
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Parking Availability: Yes
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