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Exterior shots of the Smithsonian's museums and facilities. 

north view of the Smithsonian Castle
Jeremy Norwood for the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution Building, "The Castle"

Smithsonian Institution Building, "The Castle," on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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entry arch for the north entrance of the Castle with the words Smithsonian Institution
Jeremy Norwood for the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution Building, "The Castle" North Entry Arch
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Joseph Henry statue with the Smithsonian Castle in the background
Jeremy Norwood for the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution Building, "The Castle"
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Outdoor view of front door with large overhang and air traffic tower
Jim Preston
UHC 20th: Exterior

Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center at dusk.

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Bronze statue of a man in front of a red sandstone Castle
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Castle
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Red sandstone Castle with manicured garden and ornate gate in front
Jeff Tinsley, Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Castle and Enid A. Haupt Garden
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the Museum on the National Mall.

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building exterior
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National Museum of African Art

Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C.

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Exterior of building at twilight
Eric Long / Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum (Exterior)

Exterior of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum 

The National Air and Space Museum’s flagship building as seen from the National Mall in Washington, DC.

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Freer Gallery of Art - North Entrance
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Freer Gallery of Art - North Entrance

North entrance of the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art, along Jefferson Dr. S.W. in Washington, D.C.

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Exterior of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture 2
Photo courtesy of Timothy Hursley
Exterior of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture 2

The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

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Exterior of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture 1
Photo courtesy of Timothy Hursley
Exterior of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture 1

Exterior of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture in Washington, D.C., home to the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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Renwick exterior
Ron Blunt
Renwick Gallery (Post-renovation)

Side exterior of the renovated Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian's National Museum of American Art. (Photo by Ron Blunt)

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Renwick exterior
Ron Blunt
Renwick Gallery (Post-renovation)

Front exterior of the renovated Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian's National Museum of American Art. (Photo by Ron Blunt)

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Mall Building
Photo by Eric Long / National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
Milestones of Flight: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Mall Building

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Mall Building 
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is located at Sixth and Independence Avenue, SW in Washington, DC. (Photo by Eric Long / National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution)

 

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Castle Spires and Washington Monument
Photo: Laurie Minor-Penland, Smithsonian
Castle Spires and Washington Monument

West-facing view of the east spires and roof of the Smithsonian Institution Building ("The Castle") in Washington, D.C., with the Washington Monument in the background.

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Smithsonian Castle and Blossoms
Photo: Eric Long, Smithsonian
Smithsonian Castle and Blossoms

Saucer magnolia tree blossoms in the Enid A. Haupt Garden near the south entrance to the Smithsonian Institution Building ("The Castle") in Washington, D.C. on March 25, 2010.

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Smithsonian Castle and Fireworks
Photo: Eric Long
Castle with Fireworks, 2010

East face of the Smithsonian Institution Building ("The Castle") on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. with the Washington Monument in the background on July 4, 2010.

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Smithsonian Castle and Enid A. Haupt Garden
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Enid A. Haupt Garden and Smithsonian Castle

North facing view of the south face of the Smithsonian Institution Building ("The Castle") and Enid A. Haupt Garden from above Independence Ave. SW in Washington, D.C.

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North west view of A&I
Photo: Eric Long, Smithsonian
Arts and Industries, Northwest Corner

The Smithsonian's Arts and Industries building, southwest facing view, in Washington, D.C.

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red building
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Arts and Industries Building

Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building in Washington, D.C.

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building exterior.
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Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture

The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the Lawrence A. Fleischman Gallery of the Archives of American Art in Washington, D.C.

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Castle at dusk
Photo: Ken Rahaim, Smithsonian
Smithsonian Castle at Dusk

The Smithsonian Institution Building ("The Castle") in Washington, D.C., at dusk.

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garden and Castle
Photo: Eric Long, Smithsonian
Enid A. Haupt Garden and the Smithsonian Castle

The Enid A. Haupt Garden and the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C.

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