The Shutdown Closes Smithsonian Museums, Shutting Out Tourists

The institution operates some of the most popular sites in Washington and beyond, including 21 museums and the National Zoo.

Smithsonian poised to shutter museums Sunday as shutdown showdown persists

The Smithsonian Institute announced Saturday that its museums will be closed starting Sunday as the lapse in government funding persists. “Due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums ...
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Smithsonian museums to close on Oct. 12 if shutdown persists

(The Hill) – The Smithsonian Institution should be able to remain open for another week but will close should the government shutdown persist beyond next Saturday. Smithsonian museums, research ...

The government shutdown couldn’t have come at a worse time for D.C. Its $11 billion tourism industry is bracing for impact

Fall is a peak season for conferences and business travel, said the president and CEO of the city’s nonprofit destination ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Farewell to Baird Auditorium: A Century of Science, Culture and Creativity

As Baird Auditorium closes for renovation, NMNH reflects on its century-long legacy and the architectural marvels that make ...
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Smithsonian will stay open until Oct. 6 if the government shuts down

WASHINGTON — With a potential government shutdown just hours away, a D.C. institution announced plans to use funding to stay open for at least six days. The government's current budget runs out on ...
The Hill

Smithsonian museums to close Oct. 12 if shutdown persists

The Smithsonian Institution should be able to remain open for another week but will close should the government shutdown persist beyond next Saturday. “Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the ...