Are Smithsonian museums, National Zoo open or closed? What to know as shutdown drags on

Smithsonian museums and facilities are closed for the foreseeable future as the federal government shutdown continues.

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 ...

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo close temporarily as government shutdown drags on

The Smithsonian Institution drew on funds from the prior year to stay open for 11 days after the shutdown began on Oct. 1.
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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 ...

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo closed amid government shutdown

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, which receive federal funding, are closing temporarily amid the federal government shutdown.

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close temporarily amid shutdown

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo officially shut down to the public Sunday due to the government shutdown, which is on Day 13. The Smithsonian announced Friday on the social platform X ...

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as shutdown lingers

Although they can't entertain guests, zoo animals would continue to be taken care of and fed by institution staff.