The Smithson Castle is located at 1000 Jefferson Drive, S.W.

Directions using Metro Rail:

Smithsonian station, Mall exit, on the Blue/Orange Line. Walk south to Jefferson Drive and east to the S. Dillon Ripley Center . The Castle has entrances on the Jefferson Drive side and in the back from the garden.

Parking Information:

• Street parking available on Jefferson Drive, S.W. on the Mall. Jefferson Drive is one-way from west to east.
• Metered street parking on Independence Avenue between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. No meter fees after 6:30 p.m.