Benjamin Franklin National Memorial (James Earle Fraser)

The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial is a 20-foot-tall marble statue of Benjamin Franklin sculpted by James Earle Fraser and located in the rotunda of The Franklin Institute. The monument occupies the institute's central hall and is a focal point for visitors to the museum, representing one of the largest indoor sculptural memorials in the United States. The memorial was installed as part of the Franklin Institute's efforts to honor Franklin's legacy in science and civic life.