Kevin D.
9/3/2019
Lecture Hall Under the Mall! I attended my first Smithsonian Associate Program (8/2/19). The Venue: The most exciting thing is the S. Dillion Ripley Center is located Below Ground-under The...
S. Dillon Ripley Center
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1100 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024
The S. Dillon Ripley Center in Washington, DC is an underground building named after the Smithsonian's 8th Secretary. It houses the Smithsonian Associates and the Discovery Theater, and is connected underground to the African Art Museum and the Sackler Gallery of the National Museum of Asian Art.
Visitors to the Ripley Center can enjoy changing exhibitions, educational programs by the Smithsonian Associates, and performances at the Discovery Theater. The center is conveniently located on Jefferson Drive between the Castle and the Freer Gallery, making it easily accessible for those exploring the National Mall.
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Gail B.
7/29/2019
I have walked by this small domed area without realizing it. The structure almost looks like a snack bar. Just walk beside it to the entrance and go downstairs. There are a lot of hidden gems...
John B.
2/20/2020
It's not a museum per se; just an underground complex that links the Freer-Sackler to the African Art museum. The Center itself is not something to visit unless you have a ticket for an...
Stephanie J.
10/2/2018
Clean conference/ classroom style rooms used by Smithsonian Associates and other groups to host forums, lectures. Interactive discussions and and variety of presentations. The Ripley Center is...
Nadine F.
6/16/2009
I'd never heard of the Ripley Center before today, but I pass by it a lot. Today I saw a poster for their current exhibit, so I decided to take a look. The building has a tiny gallery in it...
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