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 American and world history. The Castle closed ...

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

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.

they will be part of a total renovation of the original Smithsonian Institution building, known as the Castle, an 1855 building of historic and architectural significance, located in the middle of the ...

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

Smithsonian Institution Archives Strategically located in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall is a red brick building completed in 1855 and called “The Castle” because of its medieval ...

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 ...

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, a sprawling, 21-museum institution tasked with telling the story of the United States and much more, could see changes under President Donald Trump, who in a Thursday executive ...

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.