Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.) Park
Bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin in Washington, D.C.
A bronze memorial to Benjamin Franklin in Washington, D.C., often visited by people touring the city's historic downtown and nearby museums.
Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.) at a Glance#
Address: 1301 K St NW / near Benjamin Franklin Parkway area, Washington, DC (check local maps)
Hours: Public plaza hours (outdoor)
Admission: Free to view
How to Get to Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.)#
Located in central Washington, D.C., near federal buildings and public plazas; accessible by Metro and central bus routes. Exact placement varies by which Franklin statue is being visited (nearby mapping recommended).
Tips for Visiting Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.)#
- The statue sits in Franklin Square near Independence Avenue-pair with nearby museums and the Mall for a fuller walk.
- Photographs of the statue and surrounding plaza are best in the morning light when shadows fall across the square.
- Look for plaques or inscriptions nearby that provide context on the statue's installation.
Best Time to Visit Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.)#
Milder months are best for walking and visiting surrounding monuments.
Weather & Climate near Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.)#
Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.)'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 (1048 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 8° | 0° | 69 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
