The First Presbyterian Church’s rare sandstone bricks will be transported to Washington, D.C., where they'll be used to ...

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) Did you know that the Castle is the Smithsonian’s first and oldest building? It first opened its doors in 1855 and has witnessed countless moments in ...

The Smithsonian, tasked with telling the story of America, could see changes under Trump’s unprecedented executive order. What to know about how it operates.

WASHINGTON — The Smithsonian Institution Building, commonly known as the "Castle" will close on Feb. 1 for the first major renovation to the building in more than 50 years. Starting in March ...

The Smithsonian, tasked with telling the story of America, could see changes under Trump’s unprecedented executive order. What to know about how it operates.

The Smithsonian Castle Building, in a colorized photograph taken by Alexander Gardner, was severely damaged in a January 1865 fire. Smithsonian Institution Archives Strategically located in ...

The Smithsonian Institution Building will close Feb. 1 for the first major renovation to the Castle since the late 1960s, officials announced Thursday.

Considered to be the “anchor” of the National Mall, the Smithsonian Institution Building is set to undergo a five-year restoration project. The restored building will feature the original ...

The Smithsonian Institution Building—better known as the Smithsonian Castle—will close Feb. 1 for what’s projected to be a five-year renovation. That means babies born today will be walking and ...

The Smithsonian Institution, a vast complex of research centers, museums and galleries, is the latest culture target of President Trump's executive orders.

For the first time in over 50 years, the Smithsonian Institution Building, better known as the “Castle” on the National Mall, is getting a facelift. That means a 5-year closure of the building.