S. Dillon Ripley Center, Washington D.C.

Name: S. Dillon Ripley Center
Address: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington D.C., 20560, United States
Telephone: +1 202-633-1000

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S. Dillon Ripley Center, Washington D.C.

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The S. Dillon Ripley Center, better known simply as the Ripley Center, is one of the buildings of the Smithsonian Institution series of museums located in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The above-ground portion is only a small pagoda, and it descends into a larger underground portion. The Ripley Center houses the International Gallery, The Smithsonian Associates, and the offices of the Smithsonian Contributing Membership. It contains a conference center, an art gallery, and meeting/class rooms as well as exhibition space. It connects underground to the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the National Museum of African Art, and the Freer Gallery of Art. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'19"N, 77°1'37"W

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1100 Jefferson Dr SWNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. 20560 United States

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+1 202-633-1000

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S. Dillon Ripley Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Natural History, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Mall, Freer Gallery of Art.

~1020 ftN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is S. Dillon Ripley Center open?

S. Dillon Ripley Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to S. Dillon Ripley Center?

Nearby attractions include Freer Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Smithsonian Institution Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Enid A. Haupt Garden, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to S. Dillon Ripley Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to S. Dillon Ripley Center:

Metro

Smithsonian • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (3 min walk)
Federal Triangle • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (9 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (10 min walk)
Rayburn (23 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (28 min walk)
4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (28 min walk)