Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour
September 5 at 2pm
Southwest Washington
Walking architecture tour
Upcoming events at Smithsonian Castle
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens🏰"looks like something straight out of a medieval storybook"
🏛️"my favorite building architecturally in DC"
⚰️James Smithson's tomb sits just inside the front door
The Smithsonian Castle looks like a medieval fortress that wandered onto the National Mall and decided to stay. Built in 1855 from deep red Seneca sandstone, this James Renwick masterpiece anchors the Enid A. Haupt Garden and remains the most photogenic landmark in DC, even while interiors remain closed for renovation.
Historic architecture
National Mall
Photo worthy
Gothic Revival
Upcoming events at Smithsonian Castle
Saturday, Sep 5
Parks & GardensParks & Gardens🏰"looks like something straight out of a medieval storybook"
🏛️"my favorite building architecturally in DC"
⚰️James Smithson's tomb sits just inside the front door
The Smithsonian Castle looks like a medieval fortress that wandered onto the National Mall and decided to stay. Built in 1855 from deep red Seneca sandstone, this James Renwick masterpiece anchors the Enid A. Haupt Garden and remains the most photogenic landmark in DC, even while interiors remain closed for renovation.
Historic architecture
National Mall
Photo worthy
Gothic Revival