The Smithsonian Institution announced on social media the closure of all its museums and the National Zoo, effective Sunday, ...

Having been through more than one federal government shutdown, Washington, D.C.'s arts and cultural institutions know the drill. Visitors will find some shuttered doors but also find plenty of ...

George Washington's historic home, Mount Vernon, will remain open during the shutdown, with deals available for furloughed ...

Having been through more than one federal government shutdown, Washington, D.C.'s arts and cultural institutions know the drill. While many of the sites have not yet announced specifics, history tells ...

The effects of the federal shutdown continue to ripple across the region. From museums and marriage licenses to local ...

Halloween season arrives with pumpkin-focused parties and festivals, and more than 40 Loudoun County farms open their doors to celebrate the harvest.

So far, an uptick in absences by air traffic controllers has slowed flights at some airports, though some services, like passport processing, are unaffected. By Christine Chung and Gabe Castro-Root ...

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

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

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

The Smithsonian Institute’s museums, research centers, and the National Zoo remain open this week despite the government shutdown that started at midnight Oct. 1. The Smithsonian, a federal government ...