Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC, Close Doors as Shutdown Continues

Smithsonian museums across Washington, DC, closed their doors on Sunday as the ongoing government shutdown causes strain.

Smithsonian Museums and National Zoo Set to Close Sunday For Remainder of Shutdown

The closures would affect some of the most popular tourist attractions in Washington, D.C.—including the National Museum of Natural History, the Air and Space Museum, and the National Zoo—which have ...

DC locals and tourists express frustration at potential Smithsonian Museums & Zoo closures

The museums and zoo will remain open through Saturday, October 11. However, if the shutdown continues beyond that date, they will close on October 12.
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Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as government shutdown drags on

Some tourists on the National Mall in Washington, DC on Sunday were disappointed to discover they could not access Smithsonian museums during their first day of closure. Jeff Walsh walked up the steps ...

Is the Smithsonian open during the shutdown? Temporarily, yes.

The Smithsonian Institute said it would keep its museums open at least temporarily after a government shutdown began Oct. 1.
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Government shutdown: Which DC tourist sites are closed – and where to go instead

The U.S. government shutdown is affecting thousands of federal workers across the Washington, D.C., area, and it’s also leading some popular museums and sites to close temporarily. Some of D.C.'s ...

As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdown

The government shutdown didn’t deter 26-year-old Nudrat Mahajabin from visiting Grand Canyon National Park earlier this month, even though the signs were clear: No entrance fees would be collected, ...
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Renowned Artist Amy Sherald Pulls Controversial Smithsonian Exhibit

Renowned artist Amy Sherald canceled her 'American Sublime' exhibition at the Smithsonian over concerns about censorship.