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 […]
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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 […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture Acquires Objects from ‘Black Panther’ Film
Objects To Be Shown During Museum’s Film Festival Oct. 24-27 Black Panther’s hero costume is coming to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum acquired several objects from the record-breaking film Black Panther, including the hero costume worn by actor Chadwick Boseman; a shooting script signed by Ryan Coogler (co-writer; […]
Metro to run additional service Tuesday for Capitals victory parade
The following is a press release from Metro: “Metrorail will operate rush-hour service levels throughout the day Tuesday to accommodate thousands of fans expected for the Capitals’ victory parade in Downtown DC. On Tuesday, the rail system will open at 5 a.m. with regular morning rush hour service. However, instead of scaling back during the […]
President Lincoln’s Cottage Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Ten Months of Special Exhibits, Deals for Visitors
This February 19th marks ten years that President Lincoln’s Cottage, an award-winning historic site, has been open to the public. To celebrate a decade of ground-breaking programs that shed new light on the past and provide opportunities to take action today, President Lincoln’s Cottage will roll out a series of special opportunities for visitors tied […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture Exhibits Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment
Original copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment are on display in the “Slavery and Freedom” exhibition on Concourse One of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. The documents share exhibition space with a restored slave cabin used in the early 1800s to house enslaved families on a plantation […]