Museum

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

Address
1000 Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington, DC, 20560
Closed for renovation
Reopening May 22 to Sept. 7
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
north view of the Smithsonian Castle
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The Castle will temporarily reopen May 22 to Sept. 7, 2026, as part of Our Shared Future: 250 programming to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday.

What's on View

Painting of American workers on a trail amidst trees and mountains.
American Aspirations
For nearly 250 years, Americans have been inspired by the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence. American Aspirations brings together for the first time more than 30 of Smithsonian’s most treasured objects to commemorate this . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
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