Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution
National Mall (Other Designation) · Restricted Access
- 31 ft
- Elevation
The Smithsonian Information Center, located in the Castle, provides a multifaceted information and orientation program to assist you in planning your visit to the Smithsonian and other capital attractions.
Getting there
The Castle is located on the National Mall, the grassy area between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, steps from the Smithsonian Metro stop.
38.88860, -77.02580 · 38°53'19.0"N 77°1'32.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 77 | 85 | 90 | 88 | 81 | 69 | 58 | 49 |
| Low °F | 30 | 32 | 39 | 48 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 42 | 35 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle
- Can you reserve a site at Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle?
- No. Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone 202-633-1000
- Email info@si.edu
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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