Smithsonian Institution Building (Smithsonian Castle), The Mall, Washington DC
Including the Smithsonian Castle (Smithsonian Institution Building) & Enid A. Haupt Garden
A brief history;
- The Smithsonian Institution was established in 1846, "for the increase and diffusion of Knowledge".
- This was created in form of a collection of museums and research centres administered by the United States government.
- The institution has 19 museums, 9 research facilities and a zoo, some of which are historical and architectural landmarks, located mostly in the District of Columbia.
- The Institution's 30million visitors are currently admitted free of charge.
Photographs include the;
- Smithsonian Institution Building (Smithsonian Castle)
- Enid A. Haupt Garden including the "Parterre" & "Moongate Garden"
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If you would also like to see more photography from the surrounds of the Smithsonian Castle please visit these galleries;
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