Washington, DC Metro track work information is available to help visitors and riders plan ahead for weekend travel changes. Metro is investing in the reconstruction of its Metrorail system, and track work is expected on most weekends. Weekly updates are provided to inform travelers which lines are affected. This is a weekly press release provided […]
Weekend: Metro to again run limited bus, rail service for essential travel only
April 2, 2020 The following is a press release from Metro: As it has the past two weekends, Metro will operate significantly reduced rail and bus service on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, maintaining a core network of 27 “lifeline” bus routes and providing twice-hourly rail service on all lines for the region’s […]
National Cherry Blossom Festival Now Coming to You Virtually
The following is a press release from the National Cherry Blossom Festival dated March 25, 2020: Washington, D.C. – The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced today the launch of its new virtual Festival experience accessible from the Festival website nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. Festival President and CEO Diana Mayhew said, “This new online experience brings the Festival to you and […]
Metro to Close Smithsonian, Arlington Cemetery Stations to Prevent Cherry Blossom Travel
March 19, 2020 The following is a press release from Metro: Metro today announced the closures of Smithsonian and Arlington Cemetery stations, effective 5 p.m. today, to discourage the use of Metrorail for recreational visits to view the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin. Metro is open for ESSENTIAL TRIPS ONLY to maintain regional mobility for hospital staff, government officials, and […]
(Updated) National Cherry Blossom Festival Announces Changes to Festival Events Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 13, 2020The following is a press release from the National Cherry Blossom Festival: Washington, D.C. – The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced today that based on an abundance of caution it will cancel the 2020 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC and Petalpalooza® presented by Chase. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the fourteen (14) high […]
Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo To Close March 14, 2020
March 12, 2020 The following is a press release from the Smithsonian Institution: As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and in New York City, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting Saturday, March 14. The health and safety of […]
Airport, Metro, and Amtrak Travel Information Concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are providing the following links to Metro, Amtrak and the three local airports’ responses to the virus. Please check these links for current updates and information. Metro:Metro takes additional steps, coordinates with public health authorities on COVID-19 Amtrak:Amtrak Coronavirus Update Reagan National Airport:Reagan National Airport […]
National Cathedral to Close for Two Weeks to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The following is a press release from the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, dated March 11, 2020. Dear friends, As you may have heard, today Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde directed that all parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington suspend worship services and normal parish operations for two weeks as the Washington region grapples with the spread […]
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC Alert: Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo To Close March 14, 2020 Programs are free and open to the public unless ticket information is noted. Art Talks and Activities See Me At SAAM Wednesday, March 4, 2 p.m. In an effort to make […]
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC Alert: The National Gallery of Art closed its doors to the public beginning Saturday, March 14, 2020 and will remain closed until further notice. All public events are canceled until further notice. During the temporary closure, visit the Gallery virtually through video tours of current exhibitions, in-depth […]