Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
WEBAbout. 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.
Smithsonian Institution Building - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 38°53′19.49″N 77°1′33.59″W. View facing northeast, 1864. The Smithsonian Institution Building, more commonly known as the Smithsonian Castle or simply The Castle, is a building on the National Mall housing the Smithsonian Institution 's administrative offices and information center.
Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
WEBDid you know that the Castle is the Smithsonian’s first and oldest building? It first opened its doors in 1855 and has witnessed countless moments in American and world history. The Castle closed February 1, 2023, for its first major renovation in more than 50 years.
Maps and Floor Plans | Smithsonian Institution
WEBNatural History Museum. Portrait Gallery. Postal Museum. Renwick Gallery. Sackler Gallery. Learn more about Maps and Floor Plans.
Smithsonian Institution Building, The Castle
WEBThe Smithsonian Institution Building, popularly known as the "Castle," was designed by architect James Renwick, Jr. The building is constructed of red sandstone from Seneca Creek, Maryland, in the Norman style (a 12th-century combination of late Romanesque and early Gothic motifs).
Smithsonian Institution - Wikipedia
WEBThe Smithsonian Institution ( / smɪθˈsoʊniən / smith-SOH-nee-ən ), or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums, education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government "for the …
The Smithsonian Castle: Gateway to Museums | Washington DC
WEBWhat’s inside the Smithsonian Castle? Whi le the Victorian arches and dark woodwork of the Castle suggest a bygone era, it now holds a thoroughly modern visitors center with interactive 3-D maps pinpointing and detailing the 17 DC-area Smithsonian Institution properties, including museums, galleries and the National Zoological Park.
An Overview of the Smithsonian Museums in DC | Washington DC
WEBAt the center of it all is the Smithsonian Institution Building, better known as "The Castle". The vital information point makes for a perfect meet-up spot, and its America’s Treasure Chest exhibit inspires all with a sneak peek at the types of artifacts displayed in all of the museums.
Smithsonian Institution | SAH ARCHIPEDIA
WEBThe goal of architects was the creation of a modern style that assimilated Western architectural traditions with new building materials and methods, principally iron used as both a structural and decorative element. The Smithsonian Institution is an outstanding example of this creative process of eclecticism.
Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle - The District
WEBThe Smithsonian Institution Building is one of the most easily recognized landmarks on the National Mall. Built in red sandstone, it approximates a 12th-century French fortress, earning it the nickname “The Castle.”
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