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Albert Einstein Memorial

Washington DC, DC
Ranked #49 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Bethesda, Maryland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

He looks neither inspired nor inspiring! I don't like the pose, the facial expression, or the texture.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

You have to look close or you could miss him! Great photo op!

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Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Just being in the same space as the Einstein sculpture is exciting. I used to drive by it regularly on my way to and from work for decades. A wonderful statue that makes you want to sit near him and just be.

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Fairfax, VA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Right on Constitution Ave. Just a sweet little statue of Einstein that kids crawl all over.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Even though this memorial is adjacent to the Vietnam Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, it is often overlooked by tourists. Perhaps because of its small size, but it's the only memorial that I could describe as "cozy". There is a large, bronze statue of Einstein done in a playful fashion which makes it attractive to both children and adults. You're... More

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DC
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Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We always take guests here when they visit from out of town. Near the mall and normally away from the crowds. The ground under him is how the stars were aligned on his birthday. Neat place to visit

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Carlsbad, California
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We were just there the first week of April and there is construction going on all around the statue of Einstein. You can see it from the fence but you cannot get close to it. Don't waste your time until they're finished.

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Woodbridge
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I love Einstein and this sculpture is a hidden gem. It is a great photo opportunity as the whole family can gather around him, even sit on his lap!

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Damascus, Maryland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

The Einstein Memorial doesn't get visited too much by tourists. Tucked away on the back side of the National Academies building, it is accessed via Constitution Ave at 23rd. (Almost directly across from Viet Nam War Memorial.) In the past the monument has not been visible from the street becuase of the density of trees. On our last visit, they... More

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Herndon, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

This is one of the most lifelike and inspiring and little known statues in D.C.

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