Benjamin Franklin Monument, New Orleans, Visitor Guide & Things to Do Nearby

The Benjamin Franklin Monument is a memorial to the American statesman, printer and inventor, found at 668 N Maestri Pl in New Orleans. It is a quick, easy stop that works best as one point on a longer walk through the surrounding streets.

Tips for your visit

• Plan on a short stop of ten to fifteen minutes, longer if you want to photograph the monument and explore the blocks around it.
• Daylight is the best time to go, since you can read any inscriptions and see the monument clearly. Check the area and local conditions before an evening visit.
• Wear comfortable shoes and carry water, because New Orleans can be hot and humid for much of the year.
• Pair the visit with other places nearby rather than making a separate trip, so the walk fills a whole morning or afternoon.

See it on a quest

On The Oz Escape in New Orleans you reach the monument on foot as one stop of a longer route through the area. The app tells you about each place as you arrive and you solve a puzzle on the spot. One ticket covers the whole group.

New Orleans Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society. suits anyone who likes a mystery with their sightseeing. You walk between stops, hear about each place when you get there and work out a puzzle in front of you. One ticket covers the whole group.

Travelling with children? Kid Quest: Solve the case of the lost senses in New Orleans is a detective-style walk that passes this spot. The app tells you about each place and sets a puzzle there. One ticket covers the whole group.