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# Host an Event at the Smithsonian Castle

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The Smithsonian Castle and Enid A. Haupt Garden will be closed for renovations beginning February 1, 2023. The renovation is expected to last approximately five years. 

The Smithsonian Castle is a building rich in history and grandeur, making it one of Washington, D.C.’s premiere event venues. Located on the National Mall, this elegant landmark is an ideal setting for a variety of social, corporate or non-profit events. The Castle includes three distinctive indoor spaces and an adjoining garden for outdoor evening events.
Event SpacesThe Castle
 

The Castle includes three distinctive indoor spaces and an adjoining garden for outdoor evening events.
The Commons
Hardly common at all, this majestic space features a soaring vaulted ceiling, neo-gothic details and exhibition cases of artifacts from many of the Smithsonian’s museums and research centers.

Available for evening use.

Seated Capacity: 120Standing Capacity: 150
Learn more aboutThe CommonsSchermer Hall
*Schermer Hall*

This intimate, cloister-like setting is ideal for small dinners or pre-dinner cocktails.

 

Available for evening use.

Seated Capacity: 40Standing Capacity: 75
Great Hall
The Great Hall of the Castle is a grand two-story space highlighted by tall windows and towering arched columns topped with ornate capitals.

Available for evening use.Please contact us for capacities
Enid A. Haupt Garden
Host an event in this elegant formal garden, which features seasonal plantings along its paths and in a central parterre. The garden is located just outside the south door of the Castle.

 

Available for evening use.

Seated Capacity: 130Standing Capacity: 150

Upon request, the Office of Special Events and Protocol will provide a list of approved vendors who are familiar with the procedures and guidelines of working in the Castle. The Smithsonian has final approval in the selection of all vendors.
Contact Us
**Smithsonian Office of Special Events and Protocol**Phone: 202.633.2020Fax: 202.633.2023smithsonianevents@si.edu**Mailing Address**1100 Independence Ave., SWSuite 3160, MRC 713PO Box 37012Washington, DC 20013-7012**Office Location**1100 Jefferson Drive, SWSuite 3160, MRC 713Washington, DC 20560**Smithsonian Castle Location**1000 Jefferson Drive, SWWashington, DC 20560
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