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5 days ago · The Smithsonian Institution area around the National Mall. Construction began on the Smithsonian Institution Building ("the Castle") in 1849. Designed by architect James Renwick Jr., its interiors were completed by general contractor Gilbert Cameron. The building opened in 1855.
6 days ago · The cornerstone for the Smithsonian Institution Building was laid the following year on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The building—inspired by Norman architecture and designed by James Renwick —was completed in 1855. Smithson’s remains would eventually be reinterred there.
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3 days ago · In 1858, the institution established the United States National Museum (now known as the Arts and Industries Building) to house its expanding collections of natural history specimens, technological innovations, and cultural artifacts (Smithsonian Institution, n.d.).
May 10, 2024 · Since its founding in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution has been committed to inspiring generations through knowledge and discovery. The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum, education...
May 21, 2024 · 03 The Smithsonian Castle is the institution’s oldest building. 04 The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is the most visited museum in the United States. 05 The Smithsonian has the only museum in the world dedicated solely to African American history and culture.
May 14, 2024 · June 7, 2018. 27.4 MB 113.4 KB 0:03:02. NEPA Documentation. The Smithsonian Institution prepared a master plan for their South Mall Campus, which includes the Smithsonian Castle and adjacent museums and facilities. The master plan will be implemented as a series of project.
20 hours ago · Unproven allegations that U.S. zoos mistreated the pandas, known as China’s “national treasure,” flooded China’s social media. The National Zoo said the pandas coming to Washington are ...
