The Castle, the Smithsonian’s original home, is a Medieval Revival building designed by James Renwick Jr. and completed in 1855. Its nine towers, battlements and chimneys make it an easy landmark to spot on the National Mall.
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Begin a Smithsonian visit at the Castle to get up-to-the-minute times and dates for events and exhibitions in all 17 Washington, D.C.-area Smithsonian museums, as well as the Amer…(View original article)