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Arts and Industries Building
Arts and Industries Building

Closed in preparation for renovation
900 Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington, D.C. 
Metro Station: Smithsonian (Mall exit)
The Arts and Industries Building has a special role among Smithsonian buildings—as the original home of the National Museum. Designed in a High Victorian style by the Washington architectural firm of Cluss and Schulze, it opened in 1881 in time for the inaugural ball of President James A. Garfield. The building's exhibition halls are currently closed in preparation for renovation.
A working carousel is located on the Mall outside of the building.
RFQ Documents
Request for Qualifications Regarding Redevelopment of The Arts and Industries Building (RFQ)
(PDF, 14 pages)
Topographic Survey (PDF, 1 page)
A & I Building Images (PDF, 8 pages)
A & I Building - Existing Conditions: First Floor Plan (PDF, 1 page)
A & I Building - Existing Conditions: Second Floor Plan (PDF, 1 page)
A & I Building - Existing Conditions: Third Floor Plan (PDF, 1 page)
A & I Building - Existing Conditions: Roof Plan (PDF, 1 page)
Press Release: Smithsonian Issues Request for Qualifications for the Redevelopment of Its Arts and Industries Building
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