Smithsonian Institution Parking

If you’re not from the DC area, driving here can be quite scary. Between one way streets, confusing signs and aggressive drivers, finding parking can turn into a major ordeal.  What’s one to do when they want to visit and explore the great Smithsonian Institution of Washington, DC?  Not to worry SpotHero has you covered.  This quick and easy guide will help show you the way to Smithsonian parking.

With 19 museums, 9 research facilities and the National Zoo, the Smithsonian is quite the hot tourist attraction, drawing in millions of visitors each year from across the globe.  As if the DC streets weren’t congested enough, this just adds to the insanely high demand for parking.  All is not lost, SpotHero offers great rates and discounts on parking at dozens of options near the Smithsonian Institution.  You can even find parking for as low as $5, so long as you don’t mind walking a little bit to get to your destination, or you can pay more and have just a few steps to take.  Check out the map below to see some of our hottest spots or view our Smithsonian Parking Page to get a detailed list of options.

Smithsonian Institution Parking Resources

Not quite the information you see?  Abundant resources are available for parking near the Smithsonian Institution and museums in Washington, DC.  Check out the links below and you are sure to find the answers you need.

• Central Parking, Washington, DC
• About.com Smithsonian Museums
• DC Parking Meters
• Where Can I Park – DC

To learn about each of the individual museums and the zoo of the Smithsonian Institution, visit the following links:

• African American History and Culture Museum
• African Art Museum
• Air and Space Museum
• Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
• American Art Museum
• American History Museum
• American Indian Museum
• Anacostia Community Museum
• Arts and Industries Building
• Freer Gallery of Art
• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
• National Zoo
• Natural History Museum
• Portrait Gallery
• Postal Museum
• Renwick Gallery
• Sackler Gallery
• Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)