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 […]
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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 […]
Farewell Celebration for Giant Panda Bei Bei
What: “Bye Bye, Bei Bei” (BAY-BAY,) a series of online and on-site celebratory events to bid a fond farewell to giant panda Bei Bei before he departs for China. When: Nov. 11 to Nov. 18, 2019Complete schedule of online and onsite events: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/events/bye-bye-bei-bei Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Zoo staff available for individual […]
Mayor Bowser Announces District’s Plans to Support the 2019 Nationals Championship Parade
Congratulations Nationals, World Series champions! 2019 Nationals Championship ParadeSaturday, November 2, 20192pm – 5pm The following is a press release from the Office of the Mayor: The #SportsCapital will host a parade to celebrate the Washington Nationals’ World Series victory! The 2019 Nationals Championship Parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, at 2 pm. The […]
2019 World Series Information for Washington, DC
Congratulations Nationals, World Series champions! 2019 Nationals Championship ParadeSaturday, November 2, 20192pm – 5pm The following is a press release from the Office of the Mayor: “After a historic season, our Washington Nationals will host the World Series in the #SportsCapital for the first time in 85 years!” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “Nationals fans are […]
First Ever Clouded Leopard Cubs Debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
The following is a press release from the National Zoo in Washington, DC: For the first time, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is home to rare clouded leopard cubs. The two cubs are the newest residents on the Zoo’s Asia Trail and made their public debut Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. The Zoo has been home to […]
All Day Walk-Up Entry on Weekdays Begins Sept. 2 at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Beginning Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 (Labor Day), visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will not need a pass to enter the museum on weekdays. Visitors may enter the museum on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10 a.m. every Monday through Friday through February 2020. More information is available […]
Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit On Display at National Air and Space Museum for 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
The following is a press release from the Smithsonian: “On the 50th anniversary of the historic launch of Apollo 11, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum unveiled Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit, back on display for the first time in 13 years. The suit was conserved, digitized and put back on display in time […]
National Fossil Hall Reopened June 8 at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History reopened its dinosaur and fossil hall Saturday, June 8, 2019. The 31,000-square-foot exhibition features 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 life on […]