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Smithsonian Castle Information Center
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1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560
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Washington, DC 20004, United States
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Smithsonian Castle Information Center

1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560
4.6(51)
Open 24 hours
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attractions: Smithsonian Castle, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, S. Dillon Ripley Center, Enid A. Haupt Garden, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Hirshhorn Museum, Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building, National museum Asian art, The Moongate Garden, restaurants: Castle Café, USDA Food Hall, Dolcezza at the Hirshhorn, Pavilion Café, Ocean Terrace Cafe, West Wing Cafe, Rice Bar, Sushi Nakazawa, The Bazaar by José Andrés, Refreshment Food Store, local businesses: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Store, National museum Asian art, Smithsonian Associates, L'Enfant Plaza, USDA Farmers Market, National Museum of Natural History Food Kiosk, Capital Gallery, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
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(202) 633-1000
Website
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Enid A. Haupt Garden

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Reviews of Smithsonian Castle Information Center

4.6
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5.0
40w

The Smithsonian Castle Information Center is a great starting point for any visit to the National Mall. Located in the iconic red sandstone building, it offers interactive maps, helpful staff, and a peaceful spot to plan your day. Inside, you'll find exhibits on the history of the Smithsonian, a crypt honoring founder James Smithson, and a café for a quick bite. It's a bit of a bummer that the Castle is currently closed for renovation, but the Virtual Visitor Center online is a solid alternative. Overall, it's a convenient and informative stop to kick off your...

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4.0
3y

Beautiful museum/information center that provides an excellent background of how the Smithsonian set of museums came to exist. The building itself is fantastic and they have displays and sort of random exhibits from the multiple museums from the area. It is nice in that it is not as crowded as many of the other museums, is cool, and provides an oasis where you can relax from the chaos from the other museums. Friendly staff and clean restrooms which is great as they seem to...

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1.0
3y

Very great, helpful place but the security guard at the entrance was beyond rude and totally soured our day in DC as this was the first place we went. We didn’t notice the very tiny sign on the wall stating all visitors’ bags must be checked. He was not at the security stand either, so walked in. He then comes out of nowhere saying “see this sign? Doesn’t anybody read anymore?” He needs to not work with the public....

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