Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

Welcome to "The Castle", officially called the Smithsonian Institution Building. The building is constructed of Seneca red sandstone from the Seneca Quarry in Montgomery County, Maryland, and construction was completed in 1855. Today, the Castle houses the Smithsonian Institution's administrative offices, Visitor Center, and various exhibits.

Smithsonian Institution Building
"The Castle"

"The Castle"

Smithsonian Institution Building Entrance

Joseph H. Henry statue in front of Smithsonian Castle

Rear of Smithsonian Castle
and Enid A. Haupt Garden

The Great Hall

The Great Hall

The Great Hall

Great Hall History

Schermer Hall

Schermer Hall

Interpretive Pedestal
about the Smithsonian

Interpretive Pedestal
about the Smithsonian

Schermer Hall

Model of the Castle

The Commons

The Commons

Odds & Ends

Giant Bird-Eating Tarantula

The Commons

The Commons

Missiles and Geese

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