Is Smithsonian Castle under scaffolding?
Closed
No: it is closed.
Closed for a multi-year renovation; the first floor reopened only for summer 2026, until 7 September.
Current status
- Status
- Closed
- Since
- 2023
- Last checked
- 2 Nov 2026
- Source
- Cherry Blossom Watch
Latest visitor photo
No dated visitor photo yet.
Open instead: National Museum of Natural History
If Smithsonian Castle is not what you hoped for on your date, National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. is open.
Other landmarks in Washington, D.C.
- White HouseThe East Wing was demolished in October 2025 to build a ballroom; the construction site is visible from the east side. Legal challenges were…Partial
- Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolDrained on 10 April 2026 for cleaning, joint repairs and a new lining. We found no confirmation that it has been refilled.Unconfirmed
- Jefferson MemorialNo works reportedClear
- Lincoln MemorialNo works reportedClear
- United States CapitolNo works reportedClear
- Washington MonumentOpen. It closes one maintenance day a month; the remaining 2026 dates are 4 November and 8 December, plus 25 December.Clear
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