Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Walking Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0008

Your tour begins outside the Smithsonian Castle, the headquarters of the largest museum complex in the world!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, 900 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0004

We'll discuss the beautiful and unique design of this second home of the Smithsonian Institution.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th St & Independence Ave. SW Smithsonian Institutions, Washington DC, DC 20560

Our spaceship on the National Mall.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave at 6th St, Washington DC, DC 20560

The second most popular museum in the world!

Pass By: National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

We'll examine the stark contrast between the Neoclassical West building and Modern East building of the National Gallery of Art.

Stop At: National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St SW Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, DC 20560

Meant to look sculpted by the wind and water, this beautiful building has a tumultuous past.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: United States Botanic Garden, 100 Mayland Avenue SW At the east end of the Mall, Washington DC, DC 20001

A hidden gem among museums along the National Mall!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bartholdi Park, Independence Avenue, Washington DC, DC

A secret spot off the National Mall with a historic and beautiful fountain, sculpted by someone unexpected!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Capitol Hill, First St and East Capitil St NE, Washington DC, DC 20004

We'll wrap up at the foot of Capitol Hill, with breathtaking views of the US Capitol and the National Mall!

Duration: 10 minutes