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Smithsonian Institution
Visitor Information Center
1000 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington, DC 20560
Phone: (202) 357-2700 |
Known as the Castle, the oldest of the 14
Smithsonian
museums in Washington
houses the crypt of
founder James Smithson, 2 orientation theaters, scale
models of Washington's monumental core, interactive
touch-screen program in 6 languages, 2 electronic wall
maps, plus multilingual information and assistance.
Walk-in tours Friday-Sunday; Spanish language tours the
first Saturday of each month.Open: Daily 10 a.m.-5:30
p.m. (except December 25). Admission: Free Metro: Smithsonian. Related Links: Smithsonian
Institution Castle Building
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