Government shutdown continues as Smithsonian museums, National Zoo temporarily close

The government shutdown entered its 12th day on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan ...

Smithsonian Museums Close as Government Shutdown Persists

The institution operates some of the most popular sites in Washington and beyond, including 21 museums, 14 education and ...

Smithsonian closes as government shut down continues

The Smithsonian's museums and zoo are now closed due to the government shut down. Tours of historic Washington, D.C. sites ...
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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 ...

Smithsonian visitors arrive to locked doors as federal shutdown continues

Closures were a visible symbol of the shutdown in a city experiencing furloughs and layoffs as the standoff on Capitol Hill enters a third week.
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Here's what a shutdown means for Smithsonian museums, memorials and the zoo

History tells us visitors will likely find shuttered doors at major cultural institutions. But they will also find plenty of ...

DC locals, tourists frustrated by potential Smithsonian closures as shutdown enters day 6

The museums and zoo will remain open through Saturday 11. However, if the shutdown continues beyond that date, they will ...
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The Smithsonian will stay open through at least Monday, despite the shutdown

After next week, it's unclear whether Smithsonian visitors will be able to visit the National Zoo or spaces like the National ...
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The Smithsonian says it will now stay open through Oct. 11, despite the shutdown

History tells us visitors will likely find shuttered doors at major cultural institutions. But they will also find plenty of ...
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Smithsonian museums to close on Oct. 12 if shutdown persists

“If the government shutdown continues past Oct. 11, Smithsonian locations will be closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12,” it added. The collection of museums previously stated, before government funding ...
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Glimpse of the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Panda Cub

Smithsonian's National Zoo staff and Panda Cam watchers have gotten several quick glimpses of female giant panda Mei Xiang's cub. In this video, Sept. 17. at about 8:35 p.m. EST, Mei Xiang cradles the ...