The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will reopen to the public on Friday, Sep. 18, 2020. In light of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum will reopen with new standards that allow visitors to experience the museum in a more intimate setting. The guidelines include new hours of operation […]
Washington DC Tourist News
Metro Rail and Bus Service Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The following is a 8/13/2020 press release from Metro: More trains, more stations, more buses, more hours. Metro is finalizing plans to restore most rail and bus service to pre-Covid levels across the region in the largest – and likely most complex – service change in the system’s 44-year history. To support the effort, thousands […]
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Udvar-Hazy Center To Reopen July 24 With New Safety Measures
The following is a July 21, 2020 press release from the Smithsonian: We are pleased to announce that the Smithsonian will begin reopening to the public this Friday, July 24 with entry to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Visits to […]
Metro to add more buses, more trains and extended hours as part of Covid-19 Recovery Plan beginning Sunday, August 16
The following is a July 20, 2020 press release from Metro: Metro will add more buses, more trains, and more hours of service beginning on Sunday, August 16, 2020, restoring most service to pre-Covid levels while maintaining a strong response posture to Covid-19. Metrorail will add 15 hours more service per week, with opening times […]
Metro to reopen 15 stations, reallocate bus service to address crowding, starting Sunday, June 28
The following is a June 22, 2020 press release from Metro: Metro today announced that 15 rail stations that had been closed as part of the transit agency’s Covid-19 response will reopen on Sunday, June 28. In addition, beginning Monday, June 29, buses will be added to the system’s 14 busiest bus lines to provide […]
Metro Advisory: Green/Yellow Lines: Plan for 24/7 Trackwork (Buses Replace Trains) in June & July 2020
The following is a News Advisory from Metro: Advisory Effective: 6/7/20 – 7/30/20 Yellow and Green line customers should allow additional travel time through mid-July as Metro performs around-the-clock track work along segments of these lines, including 7-14 day closures of selected stations. When is this happening? The work starts June 8 with a 3-week […]
Washington DC Metro Weekend Service Information for April 18-19, 2020
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 […]
Weekend: Metro to again run limited bus, rail service for essential travel only
April 2, 2020 The following is a press release from Metro: As it has the past two weekends, Metro will operate significantly reduced rail and bus service on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, maintaining a core network of 27 “lifeline” bus routes and providing twice-hourly rail service on all lines for the region’s […]
National Cherry Blossom Festival Now Coming to You Virtually
The following is a press release from the National Cherry Blossom Festival dated March 25, 2020: Washington, D.C. – The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced today the launch of its new virtual Festival experience accessible from the Festival website nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. Festival President and CEO Diana Mayhew said, “This new online experience brings the Festival to you and […]
Metro to Close Smithsonian, Arlington Cemetery Stations to Prevent Cherry Blossom Travel
March 19, 2020 The following is a press release from Metro: Metro today announced the closures of Smithsonian and Arlington Cemetery stations, effective 5 p.m. today, to discourage the use of Metrorail for recreational visits to view the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin. Metro is open for ESSENTIAL TRIPS ONLY to maintain regional mobility for hospital staff, government officials, and […]