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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.
Learn about the first and oldest building of the Smithsonian, which closed in 2023 for a major renovation. Explore its history, architecture, collections, and virtual events while it is closed.
Designated NHL. January 12, 1965 [1] 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. Built as the first Smithsonian museum building, it is ...
Learn about the Castle, the first building of the Smithsonian Institution, designed by James Renwick, Jr. in the Norman style. Explore its history, architecture, functions, and landmarks, from its construction in 1855 to its current role as an administrative center.
Learn about the history and features of the Castle, the signature building of the Smithsonian Institution and home to the Visitor Center. Find out its location, measurements and year of completion.
Explore the history of the Smithsonian Institution's first building, the Castle, through photographs from the archives. See how the Castle evolved from a research and administrative center to a museum and information center, and how it survived fires, exhibits, and events.
Smithsonian Institution. The 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 increase and diffusion of knowledge."
