2026 A Capitol Fourth Concert Information July 3, 2026 Update Due to the excessive heat, the public gates for tonight’s (July 3) A Capitol Fourth Concert at the U.S. Capitol will now open at 7:00 p.m. The concert still starts at 8:00 p.m. The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. To ensure a safe concert, […]
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Mayor Bowser and Public Safety Officials Detail Fourth of July Public Safety Preparations, Outline Resources for Residents and Visitors
Monday, June 29, 2026 Press Release: “As the District Approaches Several Days of Celebrations and Extreme Heat, to Plan Ahead, Have Patience, Use Public Transportation, and Sign Up for Alerts Mayor Urges the Community (Washington, DC)– Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, District public safety officials and federal partners provided an overview of preparations and resources for this year’s Fourth of […]
Interior Department Opens Transformational Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum
June 25, 2026 press release from the Department of the Interior: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior today celebrated the opening of the new Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum, unveiling a 15,000-square-foot immersive museum beneath one of the nation’s most iconic memorials. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joined the National Park Service, National Park […]
Summer Extended Hours at the National Children’s Museum
June 19 – September 1, 2025 More time to play is coming your way! Keep your little learners engaged all summer long with seasonal STEAM learning experiences at National Children’s Museum. Enjoy two bonus hours of playtime every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Summer schedule Between June 19 and September 1, our hours of operation […]
National Air and Space Museum Welcomes Star Wars X-wing Outfitted Boeing CV2 Cargo Air Vehicle
New Artifact Will Be Displayed at the Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center The following is a press release from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum: The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has welcomed a Boeing CV2 Cargo Air Vehicle (CAV) to the collection. This CAV was the first remotely piloted large eVTOL (electrical […]
National Air and Space Museum Announces Solar Eclipse Activities and Resources
The following is a press release from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will serve as a major source of information, educational activities and experiences on and around the total solar eclipse taking place April 8. The next total solar eclipse will not be visible in the […]
The White House Announces Date and Ticket Lottery for the 2024 Easter Egg Roll
The following is a February 26, 2024 press release from the White House: Today, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are pleased to announce the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on the South Lawn on Easter Monday, April 1, 2024, continuing one of the oldest traditions in White House history. Additional information on this year’s theme, activities, and […]
National Air and Space Museum Provides Update on Renovation Project
Museum Shares Names and Renderings of Final 12 Galleries To Open The following is a press release from the National Air and Space Museum: The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has announced the names and estimated opening timeline for the final 12 galleries to open as part of the renovation of its building in […]
Building Stories Exhibition Opens at the National Building Museum
The following is a press release from the National Building Museum: WASHINGTON, D.C.–January 18, 2024—On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the National Building Museum opens its landmark new, multigenerational exhibition Building Stories. Building Stories is a new long-term exhibition that will bring kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and […]
National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2024
The following is a press release from the National Park Service (NPS): WASHINGTON– During this festive season of joy and giving, the National Park Service presents the entrance fee-free dates for 2024. On these days, and throughout the year, all are invited to experience the magic and wonder of national parks. “National parks are places that […]