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Location & Directions
 
King Goshposh (right) and his aide Featherstone.  

Jim Henson's Fantastic World will be on view at the International Gallery (inside the S. Dillon Ripley Center) through October 5, 2008

The International Gallery is on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  The physical address of the PAGODA-SHAPED building is 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW.  Click here for a map.  When entering the Ripley Center, take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd sublevel and follow signs to the International Gallery. The Gallery is accessible for persons with disabilities.

Parking

Parking is VERY limited on the National Mall.  Three- hour parking is available starting at 10:00 AM along Jefferson Drive and Madison Drive. Metered parking is available behind the Ripley Center on Independence Avenue. Colonial Parking is the nearest parking garage to the Ripley Center at 6th St. and Maryland Ave., SW.

Taking Metro

Smithsonian on the Blue and Orange lines is the closest stop.  From the platform, use The Mall Exit.  At the top of the escalators, take the sidewalk to your right to Jefferson Drive.  Turn left on Jefferson and walk towards the Castle.  The Freer and Sackler Gallery will be on your right.  The Ripley Center is immediately after that.  It is a small, round building with a green roof.  Once you enter the Ripley Center, take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd sublevel and follow signs to Discovery Theater.

Hours

The International Gallery (inside the S. Dillon Ripley Center) is open 10:00 am - 5:30 p.m.. Please CALL 202.633.3166 for more information.