Locations

The many gardens that surround the Smithsonian are a “museum without walls.” All have been designed to complement the museums they border and to enhance the overall museum experience of learning, appreciation, and enjoyment.

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.

Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is home to more than 2,100 animals representing almost 400 different species.

Snug Harbor is a place where history, architecture, the visual and performing arts, and environmental science all come together to provide a rich and powerful learning experience for audiences of every age.

The South Carolina State Museum collections, reflecting the essence and diversity of South Carolina, explore natural history, cultural history, and science and technology through the lens of the state's history.

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts that shed light on the role of industry in the American South. The museum’s Glover Steam Locomotive Collection, along with other exhibitions and .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

At Space Center Houston,  the official visitor center of the NASA Johnson Space Center, visitors learn about space science—from its dramatic history and exciting present to its compelling future.