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

The Smithsonian Institution announced Tuesday that its museums, research centers and the National Zoo will remain open through “at least” Monday if the federal government shuts down. In a ...

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.

After next week, it's unclear whether Smithsonian visitors will be able to visit the National Zoo or spaces like the National ...

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

Federal departments and agencies have put out guidance about which programs will stay open and which ones won't during the ...

The White House announced it would institute a review of Smithsonian museums to ensure they display “historically accurate” ...

High school history teacher Katharina Matro often pulls materials from the Smithsonian Institution website as she assembles her lessons. She trusts its materials, which don’t require the same level of ...

The federal government shut down began at midnight on Oct. 1 as President Trump and Democrats blamed each for failing to reach an agreement.

Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after Congress deadlocked and missed the deadline for ...

On Aug. 12, the Trump administration announced a review of the Smithsonian, starting with eight of its most-visited and ...