Benjamin Franklin National Memorial at The Franklin Institute

The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial is located in the Franklin Institute's grand rotunda and features a 20-foot seated statue of Benjamin Franklin sculpted by James Earle Fraser. The memorial occupies a prominent indoor space within the science museum and serves as a major commemorative tribute to Franklin's contributions to science, printing, and civic life. The Franklin Institute operates as a leading science museum with interactive exhibits, public programs, and a long history of education in Philadelphia.