Smithsonian Castle exterior

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

Completed in 1855, the Castle is our signature building and home to the Smithsonian Visitor Center.

Castle made of red sandstone is lightly lit as dusk sets
Smithsonian Institution Building To Begin Multiyear Renovation
News Release
01.05.2023
Smithsonian Castle Administrative News
Group of children watch woman being filmed by cameramen in front of mural depicting space
Smithsonian and PBS To Provide Free Content to Educators
News Release
01.12.2021
Smithsonian Castle Education News
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Smithsonian Launches Pilot Program of “Pepper” Robots
News Release
04.24.2018
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Smithsonian Participates in FotoWeekDC 2017
News Release
11.08.2017
African American Museum American Art Museum American History Museum Anacostia Community Museum Natural History Museum Portrait Gallery Smithsonian Castle
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Smithsonian Participates in FotoWeekDC 2016
News Release
11.15.2016
Air and Space Museum American Art Museum American History Museum American Indian Museum Anacostia Community Museum Hirshhorn Museum Natural History Museum Portrait Gallery Smithsonian Castle
Smithsonian Presents a Holiday Festival Dec. 5–6
News Release
11.19.2015
African Art Museum Air and Space Museum American Art Museum American History Museum American Indian Museum Asian Art Museum Hirshhorn Museum Natural History Museum Postal Museum Smithsonian Castle
Smithsonian Participates in FotoWeekDC 2015
News Release
10.29.2015
African American Museum African Art Museum Air and Space Museum American Art Museum American History Museum Anacostia Community Museum Natural History Museum Portrait Gallery Smithsonian Castle
Smithsonian Names Architect for South Mall Museums Master Plan
News Release
03.12.2013
African Art Museum Arts and Industries Asian Art Museum Hirshhorn Museum S. Dillon Ripley Center Smithsonian Castle
Civil War 150
Civil War Photography Comes to Life at the Smithsonian Castle
News Release
07.30.2012
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Smithsonian Prepares for Hurricane Irene
News Release
08.26.2011
American Indian Museum Heye Center National Zoo Smithsonian Castle
QVC Scheduled to Broadcast Live from the Smithsonian Castle
News Release
11.29.2010
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New Interactive Exhibit Opens in Smithsonian’s Castle, Bringing Light to Life
News Release
11.09.2010
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