answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Building started in 1847, the work was completed in 1855

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

There are several Museums of Natural History around the world, each with their own history and timeline

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

More Than 3 Years

This answer is:
User Avatar
User Avatar

Anonymous

Lvl 1
3y ago
it took just over a year.

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When did they start building the Smithsonian?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What name was given to the Smithsonian's first building?

The castle


How many building make up the Smithsonian institution?

17


Why was the smithsonian castle built?

The Smithsonian Institution "Castle" building is located at 1000 Jefferson Drive SW in Washington, DC.


Where is the real Jeffersonian building?

If your talking about the Jeffersonian building from the show Bones, then it is not real. It was made up but was based off of the Smithsonian Forensics Lab in Washington D.C


How do you say Smithsonian Institute in spanish?

Smithsonian Institute = Instituto Smithsonian


What is the castle in Washington D.C.?

The most famous castle in Washington DC is the Smithsonian's Castle Building. It is located adjacent to the national mall.


Was the Smithsonian Institution found in 1846?

Yes, the Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 by James Smithsonian of London.


How can you recognize the Smithsonian institution on a map?

The Smithsonian will be identifiable either by its size, or by the labeling on the map that denotes the Smithsonian.


What is the new name for the Smithsonian Kite Festival?

smithsonian


What is comcast smithsonian channel?

smithsonian channel 19002


What are facts smithsonian Institution and National Mall?

The money given to the U.S. government for the Smithsonian was given by an Englishman named James Smithson, who never set foot in America. The "Castle" building on the National Mall was the first museum and now houses mainly offices.


When was Smithsonian Networks created?

Smithsonian Networks was created in 2007.