Tidal Basin, Washington — Philomena filming location

Where to go

38.884167, -77.039167

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title

Philomena (2013)

On screen

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In real life

Tidal Basin, Washington

Can you visit?

Open to the public, free

Time to allow

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Confidence

Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Philomena film at Tidal Basin?

At 38.884167, -77.039167 in Washington. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Can you visit Tidal Basin?

Open to the public, free.

What else was filmed near Tidal Basin?

Open Venture where you're standing and it lists every filming location within walking distance, with directions to each one.