Hours & Locations

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

Smithsonian Castle
1000 Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington, DC
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Closed for renovation

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About

Completed in 1855, the Castle is our signature building. The Castle closed Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, for its first major renovation in more than 50 years. But even when the Castle is closed, you can plan your Smithsonian visit at our Virtual Visitor Center and explore the Castle online.

Highlights

Enid A. Haupt Garden, Katherine Dulin Folger Rose Garden, and the Virtual Visitor Center

We encourage the use of public transportation.

Metro Station: Smithsonian (Mall exit)

There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. Limited 3-hour metered parking and commercial lots are available. Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.

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Collection items shown may not be on view.