USDA Visitors Center
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
National Mall (Other Designation) · Restricted Access
- 31 ft
- Elevation
The mission of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Visitors Center is to communicate the global, national and local role of the USDA in daily life; specific services of USDA; information and new insights into current issues of concern related to agriculture, agribusiness, and the work of the USDA; interests, experiences and contact information from different centers of USDA and agricultural activity.
Getting there
38.89140, -77.03000 · 38°53'29.0"N 77°1'48.0"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, 3 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 USDA Visitors Center
- Can you reserve a site at USDA Visitors Center?
- No. USDA Visitors Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- 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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