The Great Hall of the Castle (pictured in 1969) has housed exhibits, a library, special events and a visitor information center. Smithsonian Institution Archives The Smithsonian Castle has been a ...

The Smithsonian Castle is a beautiful neo-Gothic building towering over the National Mall in Washington DC. “The Castle” is ...

The Smithsonian Castle and Enid A. Haupt Garden will be closed for renovations beginning February 1, 2023. The renovation is expected to last approximately five years. The Smithsonian Castle is a ...

During the renovation of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., workers have discovered a hidden chamber. Built in 1847 to store rainwater, the round brick cistern has been sealed for over ...

China first sent giant pandas as a gift to the U.S. 50 years ago. Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, who arrived in 2000, are on loan until the end of 2023. Smithsonian National Zoo In 1890, our grand ...

Smithson never visited the United States, though his remains are now housed at the Smithsonian Institution Building, known as the Castle. These days, the Smithsonian is about 62 percent federally ...