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We came across this as we were working our way around the various memorials around the Tidal Basin/National Mall/Constitution Gardens area. It is a really neat sculpture outside of the National Academy of Sciences, which I didn't realize had exhibits either until we noticed the signage near the Einstein Memorial, so this was a very informative visit. In addition to the eye-catching giant Einstein, which was a huge draw for kids wanting to sit in his lap and climb up on the ledge to sit near him, there are several signs about Einstein and some of his work. It was very neat to check out. There are several nearby benches, as well, and we enjoyed sitting there with Einstein for a bit.
I love love love finding new gems... On a recent trip to DC - I found Einstein!!! I missed him when I was visiting the other memorials. The larger than life statue is great for pictures and so welcoming! Great fun! Parking is a pinch. I parked right in front (illegally) for a quick second - snapped my pictures and was on my way... Well worth the stop. If you are looking for this gem, it is in very close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial (and on the map / legend at the Lincoln Memorial).
Eggheads will love this monument. It fittingly is located outside the National Academy of Sciences. The Albert Einstein Memorial is a popular one to take a picture with. A quick visit is all you need to see it. You just have to look around a bit for it the first time. Getting here is a bit of a walk like many other memorials in DC. It's pretty close to the Lincoln Memorial. This is across the street. It's kind of hidden. There's a bunch of trees around it. Look for the National Academy of Sciences, which is located west of the Museum of Natural History. The monument is of him sitting. He's reading a book. There's also information to read about him. If you want you can even sit on him and he won't say anything. Lots of people want that cool photo. This isn't something to come see just for itself but this is a good stop along the way to see other things.
This was a very cool surprise. Never had an idea this tribute to Einstein even existed. We actually stumbled upon it while touring the city
I've been to DC quite a few times and never noticed this was here. We were walking by it and my girlfriend (a science major) wanted to take a picture. I think it's super cool the way that the memorial just sits there, it is one of the less crowded memorials in the DC area so you'll have plenty of time to get the perfect picture. Be careful though the steps and memorial are slippy, we saw someone have a pretty bad fall trying to climb up on him. Overall, a great stop along the way. Take some time to reflect on things while you're here. And use the #PhotosWithAlbert If you go inside of the Natural Academy of Sciences they also have a pamphlet that tells you about Einstein and the memorial.
This is a statute I have bump into while walking in the National Mall. It is located in front of National Academy of Science. We were parking our car close to the Lincoln Memorial and found this statue. It is bronze statue with circular seat surrounds it. Einstein is a great scientist discovery the theory of energy E = mc2. As engineer myself, we are still using this theory. It was nice statue in the mall to remember him who is still the gray scientist.
Absolutely one of my favorite stops in DC to just take in a huge, brilliant man next to the national mall. Parking can be difficult but parking in DC is always difficult. Overall, if you have never seen it...it should be on your list!
Quick stop at the memorial, which is right outside the National Academy of Sciences. There are often a lot of people around and climbing Albert, but if you go early enough in the morning, there shouldn't be too much traffic! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/albert-einstein-memorial-washington?select=0ZALIrQ5GPc4hepF3doE2Q&userid=97Dj5h5CQUsWZrEWj3wWOg
After touring the Vietnam Memorial, step a short distance away for something a lot less depressing. In front of the National Academy of Sciences, the Albert Einstein Memorial remembers the great scientist who brought us "Relativity" and "E equals emm cee squared." His three most famous formulas are written into the "book" in his lap. And behind him, carved into the granite, three of his most famous quotes. One is: "As long as I have any choice in the matter, I shall live only in a country where civil liberty, tolerance, and equality of all citizens before the law prevail." Unlike the Lincoln, where climbing is not permitted under any circumstances, Albert climbing is absolutely permitted. But if you do so, please monitor your kids because there are no handholds and landing on the bronze would probably be painful.
This is such a fun spot to visit. Of course, you should go with someone so one can hold the camera and take pics...or you need to be a good judge of people if asking some random peep to take your picture. My suggestion, look for someone with a nicer camera than yours. Why would they want to steal your piece of crap? It's a theory. Let me know if it works. As for posing, climb all over him! I assume you you can't sue the city for falling off Einstein's shoulders and breaking your head open on the pavement. Why? Because there are no signs warning you of such a foolish act. Einstein is very slippery. Who knew? Another safety tip: in the cold of DC winter, putting your tongue on Einstein is not such a good idea. Again...theory. Let me know if that works ok for you I'm not trying it. Epic fun. Sort of like a cat with a paper bag. It's hard to actually say WHY it's so cool, but it is. So deal with it.
23 days ago
The Albert Einstein Memorial sits on the National Academy of Sciences grounds. Right along the National Mall, near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Some people walk right by this and don't even notice it. I was one of those people as I have been in the area on multiple occasions, but never actually gone here. I rectified that recently. Attending the March on Washington I made a detour out of the Mall and over in this direction. It is a nice little place to distract yourself for a minute or two. Sitting in a elm and holly grove people can come and sit. The statue is made of bronze and depicts Einstein looking over some manuscripts. It was unveiled on his 100th birthday, April 22, 1979. There are two replicas of this stature. One being at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the other is at the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. read more
I missed this memorial the past couple times I came to DC, so on my third time I wanted to visit it. It's very large when you see it in person. Not nearly as crowded as the others. Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist from Germany. He's one of the greatest and influential scientists of all time. People from all over have probably heard of his special relativity equation E=mc2 (energy equals mass times the speed of light squared). On the statue, you'll see that he's holding a piece of paper. The paper shows his 3 most important contributions to science: photoelectric effect, theory of general relativity, and equivalence of energy and matter. When we came here, there was a couple taking 50 pictures, but if you're decent at picture taking you don't need 50 to get a couple good shots. It was located by a hot dog stand. There are benches by the statue to sit and eat. read more
3 years ago
E = McEvoy something or other bit seriously close to the museums a nice commemorative statue to sit take a break , people watch , or enjoy your lunch. read more
3 years ago
We came across this as we were working our way around the various memorials around the Tidal Basin/National Mall/Constitution Gardens area. It is a really neat sculpture outside of the National Academy of Sciences, which I didn't realize had exhibits either until we noticed the signage near the Einstein Memorial, so this was a very informative visit. In addition to the eye-catching giant Einstein, which was a huge draw for kids wanting to sit in his lap and climb up on the ledge to sit near him, there are several signs about Einstein and some of his work. It was very neat to check out. There are several nearby benches, as well, and we enjoyed sitting there with Einstein for a bit. read more
I love love love finding new gems... On a recent trip to DC - I found Einstein!!! I missed him when I was visiting the other memorials. The larger than life statue is great for pictures and so welcoming! Great fun! Parking is a pinch. I parked right in front (illegally) for a quick second - snapped my pictures and was on my way... Well worth the stop. If you are looking for this gem, it is in very close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial (and on the map / legend at the Lincoln Memorial). read more
Eggheads will love this monument. It fittingly is located outside the National Academy of Sciences. The Albert Einstein Memorial is a popular one to take a picture with. A quick visit is all you need to see it. You just have to look around a bit for it the first time. Getting here is a bit of a walk like many other memorials in DC. It's pretty close to the Lincoln Memorial. This is across the street. It's kind of hidden. There's a bunch of trees around it. Look for the National Academy of Sciences, which is located west of the Museum of Natural History. The monument is of him sitting. He's reading a book. There's also information to read about him. If you want you can even sit on him and he won't say anything. Lots of people want that cool photo. This isn't something to come see just for itself but this is a good stop along the way to see other things. read more
7 years ago
I've been to DC quite a few times and never noticed this was here. We were walking by it and my girlfriend (a science major) wanted to take a picture. I think it's super cool the way that the memorial just sits there, it is one of the less crowded memorials in the DC area so you'll have plenty of time to get the perfect picture. Be careful though the steps and memorial are slippy, we saw someone have a pretty bad fall trying to climb up on him. Overall, a great stop along the way. Take some time to reflect on things while you're here. And use the #PhotosWithAlbert If you go inside of the Natural Academy of Sciences they also have a pamphlet that tells you about Einstein and the memorial. read more
This is a statute I have bump into while walking in the National Mall. It is located in front of National Academy of Science. We were parking our car close to the Lincoln Memorial and found this statue. It is bronze statue with circular seat surrounds it. Einstein is a great scientist discovery the theory of energy E = mc2. As engineer myself, we are still using this theory. It was nice statue in the mall to remember him who is still the gray scientist. read more
Absolutely one of my favorite stops in DC to just take in a huge, brilliant man next to the national mall. Parking can be difficult but parking in DC is always difficult. Overall, if you have never seen it...it should be on your list! read more
4 years ago
Quick stop at the memorial, which is right outside the National Academy of Sciences. There are often a lot of people around and climbing Albert, but if you go early enough in the morning, there shouldn't be too much traffic! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/albert-einstein-memorial-washington?select=0ZALIrQ5GPc4hepF3doE2Q&userid=97Dj5h5CQUsWZrEWj3wWOg read more
After touring the Vietnam Memorial, step a short distance away for something a lot less depressing. In front of the National Academy of Sciences, the Albert Einstein Memorial remembers the great scientist who brought us "Relativity" and "E equals emm cee squared." His three most famous formulas are written into the "book" in his lap. And behind him, carved into the granite, three of his most famous quotes. One is: "As long as I have any choice in the matter, I shall live only in a country where civil liberty, tolerance, and equality of all citizens before the law prevail." Unlike the Lincoln, where climbing is not permitted under any circumstances, Albert climbing is absolutely permitted. But if you do so, please monitor your kids because there are no handholds and landing on the bronze would probably be painful. read more
This is such a fun spot to visit. Of course, you should go with someone so one can hold the camera and take pics...or you need to be a good judge of people if asking some random peep to take your picture. My suggestion, look for someone with a nicer camera than yours. Why would they want to steal your piece of crap? It's a theory. Let me know if it works. As for posing, climb all over him! I assume you you can't sue the city for falling off Einstein's shoulders and breaking your head open on the pavement. Why? Because there are no signs warning you of such a foolish act. Einstein is very slippery. Who knew? Another safety tip: in the cold of DC winter, putting your tongue on Einstein is not such a good idea. Again...theory. Let me know if that works ok for you I'm not trying it. Epic fun. Sort of like a cat with a paper bag. It's hard to actually say WHY it's so cool, but it is. So deal with it. read more
11 years ago
Bottom Line: A cool lesser known memorial to one of the greatest scientists on the Northwest end of the National Mall. The Albert Einstein Memorial is a cool little place to visit on the Northwest end of the National Mall that was erected on his 100th birthday in 1979 and honors his significant contributions to science. The best way to get here is probably by foot, bike or bus. The closest Metro stop is Foggy Bottom-GWU (Orange, Blue and Silver lines) and then its about a 3/4 mile walk. The memorial is visible from the street and always open to visitors. Mr. Einstein, in all of his bronzed glory, sits outside of the National Academy of Sciences building where he has been delighting visitors for 36 years. The statue is way bigger than I imagined. He is 12 feet tall, sitting down, and visitors can crawl in his lap for a photo op or to see what he is reading. It appears he is reading equations about the photoelectric effect, the theory of general relativity and the equivalence of energy and matter - all things that I will never understand! More relatable to me at this monument than the scribed scientific equations and surrounding celestial map are some of Einstein's great quotes like, "As long as I have any choice in the matter, I shall live only in a country where civil liberty, tolerance, and equality of all citizens before the law prevail." I find this to be a lovely quote from a man who immigrated from Germany and later became a naturalized citizen of the US. Additionally, Einstein was a great proponent of civil rights and dedicated to antiracism. Not only was Albert Einstein way smarter than I can imagine, but he was a loyal citizen to the United States and helped out with World War II effort in his own ways. In the 1930s Einstein was visiting the United States when Hitler came into power. Being Jewish, Einstein decided not to return to Germany. He hopped around Europe a little bit before settling in the United States permanently. In 1940, Einstein became a citizen of the United States and as a loyal countryman who was tipped off by fellow scientists, warned FDR that Nazi Germany may be developing "powerful bombs of a new type" and he recommended that the United States do the same although he didn't necessarily agree with using nuclear weapons. Not too long thereafter the super secret Manhattan Project was initiated in Los Alamos, NM and later the controversial bombs were dropped over Japan. read more
8 years ago
Awesome, not only because you can climb onto Albert's leg and take a Santa what-i-want-for-x-mas shot, but also if you stand in the middle of the semi-circle, your voice will echo. Very eerie. Check out Albert's oversized head, and the stars and math formulas. Definitely a cool, quick memorial. Closest metro is Foggy Bottom. And the walk from the mall is a good hike, but it is purty. read more
This was funny to find on our walk back to our hotel from the Lincoln monument. It seams very whimsical and you get the feeling he would have liked it. Small and unassuming but a tribute none the less. Glad we ran into it. read more
7 years ago
A nice hidden monument in downtown DC. The echo and star maps are cool place to visit and enjoy read more
8 years ago
If you are visiting the National Mall, look out for this memorial. It is easily missed, even though it is a short walk from the Lincoln Memorial. So easily missed that I have visited the Lincoln more than a dozen times and never realized that this even existed. A short visit is all that is needed for this one, probably 5 minutes or so while walking back to the metro or another museum, but it is worth seeking out to pay homage. read more
10 years ago
Great statue for a brilliant mind. Only thing is...why do parents let their kids climb on him. He's not a playground. Love the man! read more
13 years ago
10 years ago
A beautiful tribute to a genius! A few blocks away from the Lincoln Memorial, this is worth a visit. The statue depicts Einstein seated in casual repose on a three-step bench of Mount Airy (North Carolina) white granite. The bronze figure weighs approximately 4 tons and is 12 feet in height. The statue and bench are at one side of a circular dais, 28 feet (8.5 m) in diameter, made from emerald-pearl granite from Larvik, Norway. Embedded in the dais are more than 2,700 metal studs representing the location of astronomical objects, including the (sun, moon, planets, 4 asteroids, 5 galaxies, 10 quasars, and many stars) at noon on April 22, 1979, when the memorial was dedicated. The studs are different sizes to denote the apparent magnitude of the relevant object, and different studs denote binary stars, spectroscopic binaries, pulsars, globular clusters, open clusters, and quasars. Familiar constellations are marked on the map for easy identification. To a visitor standing at the center of the dais, Einstein appears to be making direct eye contact, and any spoken words are notably amplified. You can pop right up and sit on Albert's lap, which I did, as you can see :) read more
8 years ago
Best memorial in DC! Loved that we got to "sit on his lap" for a memory that I'll never forget! read more
8 years ago
Near the Lincoln Monument, across the thoroughfare, behind the hedges is a really fun Einstein statue at the National Academy of Sciences. People stand in front of it and take pictures of of it too long, children climb all over it and no one gives anyone else a chance to get a picture in front of it. Only across the street from the National Mall is this surprising statue. read more
12 years ago
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