Now on View in Restoration Hangar After Traveling From a Galaxy Far, Far Away The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will display an X-wing Starfighter in the newly renovated building on the National Mall starting late next year. The full-sized vehicle, with a wingspan of 37 feet, appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and is […]
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Smithsonian To Fully Reopen Museums
10 Museums in Washington, D.C., and New York City To Open Between June 10 and Aug. 27 The Smithsonian will reopen 10 of its museums throughout the summer, marking a full reopening of the Smithsonian since closing to the public in March 2020. These locations will open on a staggered schedule from June through August. […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture To Reopen Friday, May 14
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will reopen to the public Friday, May 14. Beginning Friday, May 7, visitors can reserve passes online at nmaahc.si.edu/passes or by phone at 1-800-514-3849. NMAAHC requires a free timed-entry pass for each visitor. Walk-up visitors cannot be accommodated during the museum’s initial reopening phase. “After a year of […]
National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center Reopening
WHAT: The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will be the first Smithsonian museum to reopen to the public since closing for the pandemic. WHEN: Wednesday, May 59 a.m. –12 p.m. WHERE: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center14390 Air and Space Museum ParkwayChantilly, Virginia WHO: Christopher Browne, acting director, National Air and Space MuseumJeremy […]
Tudor Place Reopens Its Doors
The following is a news release from Tudor Place: Washington, DC — Tudor Place reopens the Historic House & Garden on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. beginning Saturday, April 10. A model of Federal-period architecture in the nation’s capital, Tudor Place shares the stories of multiple generations of Martha Washington’s descendants and […]
The Spy Museum Launches a Limited-Run Pop Up Exhibit of Extraordinary Codebreaking Artifacts
First of their kind, One-of-a-kind, Breakthrough Items on Loan from NSA’s National Cryptologic Museum The International Spy Museum (SPY) launches a mini pop-up exhibit, Codes, Ciphers, & Mysteries: NSA Treasures Tell Their Secrets, from April 5 through May 31 to showcase a select trove of key artifacts used for codemaking, codebreaking, and secure communications. The 13 historic […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture Announces Children’s Booklet Series and Weekly Children’s Programs
Inspired by its children’s book A Is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture recently launched a new activity booklet series designed for infants, toddlers and early learners. The Joyful ABC Activity Booklet series provides caregivers and educators with guides to support children’s positive identity development while […]
Metro Announces Travel Alternatives During Summer Platform Reconstruction Work
The following is a March 22, 2021 news release from Metro: Metro today announced free shuttle bus service and other travel alternatives to help customers begin planning for this summer’s closure of four Green and Yellow line stations scheduled for reconstruction. Starting Saturday, May 29 through Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Prince George’s […]
International Spy Museum Opens with New Hours for January and February 2021
Spy Museum to Open Only for Weekends and Holidays WASHINGTON – January 22, 2021 – In accordance with Mayor Bowser’s updated order, the International Spy Museum (SPY) will reopen Saturday, January 23. The Museum will be open Fridays through Sundays and on President’s Day. The Museum plans to resume daily operations on March 1. “We […]
National Air and Space Museum Welcomes Blue Angels’ F/A-18C Hornet
New Artifact To Go On Display at Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center The following is a press release from the National Air and Space Museum: The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has welcomed the Blue Angels’ F/A-18C Hornet into the national collection. This is the first Blue Angels aircraft the museum has acquired. The recently retired […]