The U.S. government shutdown is affecting thousands of federal workers across the Washington, D.C., area, and it’s also leading some popular museums and sites to close temporarily. Some of D.C.'s ...

The government shutdown has temporarily closed many of Washington’s go-to spots for tourists, including the free Smithsonian museums. But if you’re coming to town during the shutdown, your itinerary ...

There are so many things to do in Washington D.C. that planning a trip there can be a little overwhelming. Here are the top ...

This post was updated on October 27, 2025. Washington may be in the middle of a government shutdown, but some of the area’s beloved attractions—including museums and sporting events—are still open to ...

If the District sleeps alone at night, as the Postal Service song suggests, the city certainly awakens by day. It becomes alive with the buzz of politics and history, lobbyists and tourists. Living in ...

WASHINGTON – Just hours after the federal government entered a partial shutdown, impacts from the deadlock in Congress could be seen across the nation's capital. Outside office buildings, furloughed ...

Rev ed. of: A museum guide to Washington, D.C. 2nd ed. 1988. WASHINGTON DC MUSEUMS : A ROSS GUIDE : MUSEUMS HISTORIC HOUSES ART GALLERIES LIBRARIES AND OTHER SPECIAL PLACES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN THE ...

Downtowns across the US are undergoing a major transformation, years after Covid-19 disrupted local economies and changed the way people live, work and play. For many community leaders, the pandemic ...

MUSEUM GUIDE TO WASHINGTON DC : MUSEUMS HISTORIC HOUSES ART GALLERIES LIBRARIES AND SPECIAL PLACES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NATIONS CAPITAL AND VICINITY BY BETTY ROSS ...

Go-go music is much more than just the official music of Washington, D.C. — it's a rallying point for residents and a rich part of D.C.'s history. But the new museum dedicated to preserving and ...

(The Hill) – Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo officially shut down to the public on Sunday due to the government shutdown, which is on day 13. The Smithsonian announced on X Friday that ...