Smithsonian Arts and Industries Museum - Washington, DC
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N 38° 53.322 W 077° 01.470
18S E 324412 N 4306373
The second oldest of the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Waymark Code: WMRZQ3
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2016
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Wikipedia (
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"The Arts and Industries Building is the second oldest of the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Initially named the National Museum, it was built to provide the Smithsonian with its first proper facility for public display of its growing collections. The building, designed by architects Adolf Cluss and Paul Schulze, opened in 1881, hosting an inaugural ball for President James A. Garfield. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971. After being closed for renovation, the building opened in the spring of 2016 as an exclusive event venue."