Einstein Statue

Constitution Avenue and 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 | 202-334-2000 | Web site »

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Craig Herndon - The Washington Post

Tucked away from Constitution Avenue, this oversize sculpture is one of Washington's best family photo ops.

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Set amidst elm and holly trees on the grounds of the National Academy of Sciences, a 12-foot sculpture celebrates the life and legacy of scientist Albert Einstein.

Einstein's bronze likeness, weighing in at four tons, is seated casually on a granite bench. The figure holds a tablet that lays out three of his best-known contributions to science. Visitors are welcome to sit on and pose with the docile-looking physicist.

The sculpture was unveiled in 1979 in honor of the 100th anniversary of Einstein's birth.

(Updated July 11, 2007)

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Posted by SAF_dc | Feb 25, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

It's right there, but not everyone sees it. I love the statue and starmap platform that he sits on. It's great to see science being honored.

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