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 […]
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National Fossil Hall To Reopen June 8 at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will reopen its dinosaur and fossil hall Saturday, June 8, 2019. The 31,000-square-foot exhibition will feature an authentic Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton alongside more than 700 other fossil specimens, including mammals, reptiles, plants and insects—some never before displayed at the museum. The exhibition tells the story of 3.7 billion years of […]
Washington, DC Metro Platform Reconstruction Information for Summer 2019
From Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority: Starting Saturday, May 25, 2019 the six Blue and Yellow line stations south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be closed for full platform reconstruction and major station improvements. To expedite construction and minimize customer inconvenience, the following stations will remain closed through Sunday, September 8, 2019. Braddock Rd […]
Freedom Forum Announces Sale of 555 Pennsylvania Avenue to Johns Hopkins University
The following is a January 25, 2019 press release from the Newseum: Today, the Freedom Forum — the creator and primary funder of the Newseum — is announcing that it has recently entered into an agreement to sell the building in which the Newseum is located to Johns Hopkins University, a premier academic institution. The University will use […]
Smithsonian Statement on the Government Shutdown (Updated)
The following is a news release from the Smithsonian: UPDATED 1/25/19: Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo will reopen at their regularly scheduled times Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 (Note the Renwick Gallery will reopen Feb. 2.) A complete list of hours can be found on the Smithsonian’s website. ————————– 1/2/19: “Due to the federal government […]
Federal Employees Receive Free Admission to Newseum During Shutdown
The Newseum is not affected by the current government shutdown and will remain open with normal business hours. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Federal employees can receive FREE admission during the government shutdown by showing their badge in person […]
New Ways of Planning a Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
No Passes Required Monday Through Friday Starting at 1 p.m. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will release advance timed-entry passes for March 2019 Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 9 a.m. ET. The museum will open with extended hours, 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Dec. 29. Starting in January 2019, […]
Metro service information for Thanksgiving weekend, November 22-25, 2018
The following is a news release from Metro: During Thanksgiving weekend, November 22 – 25, Metro will operate on the following schedule: Thanksgiving Day Metrorail: Trains will run on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day with no scheduled track work. The system will open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. Off-peak fares will […]
2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting Lottery Opens October 18
The following is a press release from the National Park Foundation: Your chance to make the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony part of your holiday plans is quickly approaching! Co-presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, this beloved American tradition features live musical performances and the official lighting of the […]
US Capitol Police Information for the Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks in Washington DC
The US Capitol Police have issued the following press release to help visitors to the National Mall for the Fourth of July events in Washington D.C.: June 26, 2018 Press Release Know Before You Go: Information on the Concert, Rehearsal, Prohibited Items & Street Closures On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, the 38th annual “A Capitol Fourth” […]