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Discovery Theater
A theatre on Jefferson Dr SW, in the middle of things: 116 places within a five-minute walk. One of 303 arts & culture in Washington.
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On the National Register since 1966
Smithsonian Building
Smithsonian Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966, and named a National Historic Landmark on Jan 12, 1965. It is significant for its science, architecture and invention at the national level. Its architecture is described as Norman Revival.
The Smithsonian Institution Building, more commonly known as the Smithsonian Castle or simply The Castle, is a building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., housing the Smithsonian Institution's administrative offices and information center. Built as the first Smithsonian museum building, it is constructed of Seneca red sandstone in the Norman Revival style (a recalling of a 12th-century combination of late Rom…
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116 places within a five-minute walk of Discovery Theater.
☕Grab a coffeeCastle Café1 min walk📜See a landmarkThe Parterre1 min walk🌳Get outsideThe Carousel on the National Mall2 min walk🍽️EatUncommon Cafe3 min walk
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Smithsonian AssociatesEducation
1 min walk🌿The Moongate GardenArts and entertainment
1 min walk🎨S. Dillon Ripley CenterArt gallery
1 min walk🤝Washington DC NowCommunity services non profits
1 min walk📚Library of Congress Photoduplication SeriesLibrary
1 min walk🏛️Smithsonian National Museum of Asian ArtAsian art museum
1 min walkWhere it is
Directions →1100 Jefferson Dr SW
The nearest neighbor is Smithsonian Associates, 1 min walk away.
Address1100 Jefferson Dr SW · 20024
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NeighborhoodNATIONAL MALL
Phone(202) 633-8700
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Address
1100 Jefferson Dr SW
Hours
Not set
Phone
(202) 633-8700
Website
http://www.DiscoveryTheater.org/
Status
Open
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.