S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Drive, S.W.

Offices for The Smithsonian Associates and Resident Associate Program are located in the S. Dillon Ripley Center, next to the Castle and 100 yards east of the Smithsonian Metro station, Mall exit. To access the underground building, enter the kiosk depicted in the photo.

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

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Parking may be available on Jefferson Drive on the Mall. Jefferson Drive is one-way from west to east.

There are no parking meters on Jefferson Drive, Please read the parking signs carefully should you choose to park on Jefferson Drive.