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About Castle to Capitol: Architecture of Iconic Buildings on the National Mall

Hear the stories behind our best loved and little known museums on the Mall! Washington’s most famous and lesser known museums can be found on the East side of the National Mall, laid out between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. Called “America’s Attic,” the Smithsonian Institution is one of the largest museum organizations in the world, with 30 million annual visitors, 19 museums and over 140 million items in the collection. On this tour, explore how the Smithsonian Institution has helped shape the fabric of the National Mall since 1847. Please note we’ll be discussing the museums from the exterior, with the exception of the National Gallery of Art, which we will briefly go inside!

Sights and Stops Include:

  • Smithsonian Castle & Garden
  • James V. Forrestal Building (Dept of Energy)
  • Arts and Industries Building
  • Hirshhorn Museum
  • National Air and Space Museum
  • National Gallery of Art (inside and out!)
  • National Museum of the American Indian
  • United States Botanic Garden
  • United States Capitol Building

What to Bring:

  • Sturdy walking shoes, bottled water and comfortable clothes are recommended!

Where to Meet:

  • Meet your guide outside the Smithsonian Castle
  • GPS Address: 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560
  • Your tour will end at the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

Start date

October 12th, 2018

End date

November 25th, 2023

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Venue

Smithsonian Castle

1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC, United States, 20560
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