That fairy-tale wedding in the Castle on the Mall will cost about $15,000 for rental and security and maintenance fees. Its first building, the distinctive red Maryland sandstone Smithsonian Castle, was completed in 1855. The Smithsonian Castle is among the Smithsonian spaces now available to rent for weddings. The Castle was the first Smithsonian building, designed by architect James Renwick, Jr., whose other works include St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City and the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, also in Washington D.C. Completed in 1855, the Castle is our signature building and home to the Smithsonian Visitor Center. A virtual tour created by Loren Ybarrondo and the Smithsonian Institution. About. Rental fees for the Kogod …
Located on the National Mall, this elegant landmark is an ideal setting for a variety of social, corporate or non-profit events. The building committee held a nationwide design competition in 1846 and selected Renwick's design by a unanimous vote.

We’d been hearing murmurings for months, but it’s official: The Smithsonian has finally opened for social events—and that includes weddings. Photo by Robert Lyle Bolton via Flickr. The Smithsonian Castle is a building rich in history and grandeur, making it one of Washington, D.C.’s premiere event venues.