--- description: Nearby Smithsonian parking starts at $15 a day, with options 0.3 mi away, while Smithsonian Station is 228 yd from the museum and a 3 min walk. title: Parking Near Smithsonian Institution, Washington | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-smithsonian-institution-washington-fca9bd.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Smithsonian Institution, Washington Landmark Parking · Washington, District of Columbia · Smithsonian Institution Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest [Airport Parking (DCA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/dc/dca) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/dc/washington) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/dc/washington) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/dc/washington) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/washington) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/dc/washington) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/dc/washington) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/dc/washington) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/dc/washington) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/dc/washington) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/dc/washington) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/dc/washington) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/dc/washington) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/dc/washington) Where Can I Park for the Smithsonian Institution? Nearby options include covered parking at 901 D St. SW, 0.3 mi away, for $18.95 a day, or secure covered parking in the 601 North Building Garage, 0.4 mi away, for $15 a day. On-street meter spaces are the principal official option near the museums, but availability can be tight during busy National Mall periods. Listen to article 4:35 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest
Closest listed space
Covered Parking Garage at 901 D St. SW, Washington, DC, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
Nearest station
Smithsonian Station, 228 yd (3 min walk)
## Parking Near Washington [Secure Covered Parking at 901 D St. SW, Washington DC $18.95/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-covered-parking-at-901-d-st-sw-washington-d-137146) [Covered Parking Garage at 901 D St. SW, Washington, DC $18.95/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/covered-parking-garage-at-901-d-st-sw-washington-d-137158) [Convenient Valet Parking at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, DC $35.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-valet-parking-at-480-lenfant-plaza-sw-d-135521) [Secure Parking at 1300 D St. SW, The Portals III Garage $23.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-parking-at-1300-d-st-sw-the-portals-iii-gar-134107) [Secure Covered Parking at 601 North Building Garage, DC $15.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-covered-parking-at-601-north-building-garag-138493) [Convenient Parking at 270 6th St. NW, Washington, DC $24.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-parking-at-270-6th-st-nw-washington-dc-137229) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Smithsonian Institution, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-smithsonian-institution-washington-fca9bd.webp) Smithsonian Institution, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parksy Parking Near 1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest A secure covered space at 901 D St. SW is 0.3 mi from the site and costs $18.95 a day. A covered garage space at the same address is also 0.3 mi away at $18.95 a day, providing two nearby options for drivers who prefer structured parking. A valet space at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW is 0.3 mi away and costs $35 a day. At 0.4 mi, secure parking in The Portals III Garage at 1300 D St. SW costs $23 a day, while secure covered parking in the 601 North Building Garage costs $15 a day. A space at 270 6th St. NW is 0.4 mi away and costs $24 a day. ## Busy National Mall Periods and Street Parking Rules On-street meter spaces are the principal official parking option identified near the museums, so curbside availability can be tight when visitors are arriving at the National Mall. The official museum parking pages specifically advise visitors about the on-street meter option rather than directing them to a Smithsonian public garage (naturalhistory.si.edu; nmaahc.si.edu). The site is in central Washington, 0.7 mi from Washington center, where museum visits share the surrounding streets with other downtown traffic. Meter parking applies to the on-street spaces identified by the official visitor guidance, making the posted curb rules important for any visit by car (naturalhistory.si.edu). Show map of Washington ## Other Named Parking Around the Smithsonian Museums 1666 K St NW, identified as Lot 73, is listed for [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) within walking distance of the Smithsonian museums (ecolonial.com). This provides a named off-street option for drivers seeking a longer-term arrangement near the museum district. The official visitor guidance also identifies on-street meter parking around the National Mall. Those curbside spaces are the named free-standing alternative in the museum parking information, while the Smithsonian itself has no public parking facility on the National Mall (nmaahc.si.edu). ## Smithsonian Station and Walking Access Smithsonian Station is the nearest rail stop, at 228 yd from the museum and a 3 min walk. The station offers the most direct public-transport approach to 1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest, avoiding the search for a curbside meter. The museum address is 1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest, in Washington, District of Columbia. With Smithsonian Station so close, rail and walking access are practical alternatives to driving into the National Mall area, particularly when nearby meter spaces are occupied. Show street view near Smithsonian Institution ## Sources - [Smithsonian Institution website](https://www.si.edu/) - [District of Columbia Department of Transportation](https://ddot.dc.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Getting Here and Parking](https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/getting-here-and-parking) - [Parking Near the Museum](https://nmaahc.si.edu/parking-near-museum) - [Smithsonian Parking](https://www.ecolonial.com/standalone/smithsonian/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for the Smithsonian Institution? Nearby options include covered parking at 901 D St. SW, 0.3 mi away, for $18.95 a day, or secure covered parking in the 601 North Building Garage, 0.4 mi away, for $15 a day. On-street meter spaces are the principal official option near the museums, but availability can be tight during busy National Mall periods. ### How Much Does Nearby Parking Cost? A covered space at 901 D St. SW costs $18.95 a day and is 0.3 mi away. Valet parking at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW is also 0.3 mi away and costs $35 a day. At 0.4 mi, the 601 North Building Garage costs $15 a day, while parking at 270 6th St. NW costs $24 a day. ### Is There Official Parking at the Smithsonian? On-street meter spaces are the principal official parking option identified near the museums. The official visitor guidance identifies these spaces around the National Mall and emphasizes posted curb rules. The Smithsonian itself has no public parking facility on the National Mall, so drivers using a meter should check the applicable curbside rules. ### What Parking Is Available During Busy National Mall Periods? Curbside availability can be tight when visitors are arriving at the National Mall. Drivers can use nearby off-street options such as the secure covered space at 901 D St. SW, 0.3 mi away for $18.95 a day, or The Portals III Garage at 1300 D St. SW, 0.4 mi away for $23 a day. ### Is There Monthly Parking Near the Museums? 1666 K St NW, identified as Lot 73, is listed for monthly parking within walking distance of the museums. It is a named off-street option for drivers seeking a longer-term arrangement near the museum district. On-street meter parking around the National Mall is also identified in the official visitor guidance. ### What Is the Nearest Metro Station? Smithsonian Station is the nearest rail stop, at 228 yd from the museum and a 3 min walk. 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