The District is already seeing the impacts of a government shutdown less than 24 hours after lawmakers failed to reach a deal ...

As the government shutdown drags on, the National Zoo and the Smithsonian museums will be able to remain open for at least another week.The attractions posted o ...

"Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will use prior-year funds to remain open to the public during the federal government shutdown through Saturday, October 11, 2025," the ...

During a government shutdown, federally funded attractions may close or have limited access while federal workers may be furloughed or asked to work without pay.

The Smithsonian Institute said it would keep its museums open at least temporarily after a government shutdown began Oct. 1.

On the first day of the government shutdown, furloughed federal workers gathered in bars while tourists revised their plans.

The Smithsonian says it will use money from past years to help stay open in the event of a federal government shutdown, at least for a few days.

As the deadline looms over D.C., many are wondering what services could be impacted during a government shutdown.

The US government shutdown threatens to cancel flights, weddings, bin collections and a beloved livestream of pandas at the ...