Arts and Industries Building, Smithsonian museum at National Mall, Washington DC, United States
The Arts and Industries Building features four corner pavilions, geometric brick patterns, and a central rotunda in a Greek cross layout.
The second oldest Smithsonian museum opened in 1881 with an inaugural ball for President James Garfield and received National Historic Landmark status in 1971.
The structure has housed numerous exhibitions showcasing American innovation, technology, and industrial achievements throughout its active years as a museum space.
Located at 900 Jefferson Drive, the building provides wheelchair accessibility and stands near other Smithsonian museums on the National Mall.
The building's maroon-colored brick exterior, adjusted in 1883, displays a sculpture titled Columbia Protecting Science and Industry above its north entrance.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architects: Adolf Cluss
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Smithsonian Institution
Part of: Smithsonian Institution
Phone: +12026331000
Website: https://aib.si.edu
GPS coordinates: 38.88833,-77.02444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:10
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