The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial is located in the vast rotunda of The Franklin Institute. The memorial features a colossal statue of the statesman that stands 20 feet high. Designed and sculpted by James Earle Fraser, the sculpture rests on a pedestal made from white Seravezza marble and is the focal point of the Memorial Hall.

Visitors can enjoy a short multimedia show entitled Benjamin Franklin Forever, which takes a look at Benjamin Franklin’s impact on the world. The memorial is open to the public at all times when The Franklin Institute is open, and admission is free.

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Phone: 215-448-1200

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