Equestrian statue of Bernardo de Gálvez Park
Bronze equestrian statue honoring Spanish general Bernardo Gálvez
In Washington, D.C., the equestrian statue of Bernardo de Gálvez is a public monument visited by people touring nearby federal buildings and Lafayette Square, often included on walking routes through the capital.
Equestrian statue of Bernardo de Gálvez at a Glance#
How to Get to Equestrian statue of Bernardo de Gálvez#
The statue is located near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., accessible via Smithsonian station on the Metro’s Orange, Blue and Silver lines or Foggy Bottom-GWU station on the Blue and Orange lines. It is an easy walk from the Mall’s museums and memorials.
Tips for Visiting Equestrian statue of Bernardo de Gálvez#
- Visit mid-morning when the National Portrait Gallery is quieter and light in the surrounding Mall area is good for photos.
- Look for official plaque inscriptions at the statue's base-these provide context to Bernardo de Gálvez's role in the American Revolutionary War.
- Security is routine around the National Mall; expect bag checks for events.
Best Time to Visit Equestrian statue of Bernardo de Gálvez#
Open and viewable year-round on the National Mall; spring and fall are most comfortable for walking.
Weather & Climate near Equestrian statue of Bernardo de Gálvez#
Equestrian statue of Bernardo de Gálvez's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1041 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -2° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 9° | 0° | 69 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 14° | 5° | 91 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 103 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 82 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
