Arts and Industries Building, Washington D.C.

Name: Arts and Industries Building
Address: 905 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington D.C., 20560, United States
Telephone: +1 202-682-9512

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Arts and Industries Building, Washington D.C.

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The Arts and Industries Building is the second oldest of the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Initially named the National Museum, it was built to provide the Smithsonian with its first proper facility for public display of its growing collections. The building, designed by architects Adolf Cluss and Paul Schulze, opened in 1881, hosting an inaugural ball for President James A. Garfield. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971. After being closed since 2004, the building reopened in 2021 with a special exhibition, Futures, scheduled to run through July 2022. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'18"N, 77°1'28"W

Address

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

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+1 202-682-9512

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Day trips

Arts and Industries Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Art, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Mall.

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~680 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Arts and Industries Building open?

Arts and Industries Building is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Arts and Industries Building?

Nearby attractions include National Museum of African Art, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Enid A. Haupt Garden, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Smithsonian Institution Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Arts and Industries Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arts and Industries Building:

Metro

Smithsonian • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (7 min walk)
L'Enfant Plaza • Lines: Bl, Gr, Or, Sv, Yl (7 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (7 min walk)
Rayburn (20 min walk)

Bus

4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (26 min walk)
FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (30 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (35 min walk)