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You are here: Home / News / Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo to Close Nov. 23

Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo to Close Nov. 23

November 19, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

National Zoo

The following is a press release from the Smithsonian Institution:

Due to rising regional and national cases related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all Smithsonian museums, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting Monday, Nov. 23. This will impact the eight Smithsonian facilities in the Washington, D.C., region that had reopened to the public to date. Due to the changing nature of the situation, we are not announcing a reopening date at this time.

The Institution’s top priority is to protect the health and safety of its visitors and staff. We will use this time to reassess, monitor and explore additional risk-mitigation measures. We are closely monitoring guidance from local governments, public health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Visitors who had reserved timed-entry passes to visit at a future date are being contacted directly. Visit our website or follow the Smithsonian on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for updates.

While the museums are closed, we invite you to explore the Smithsonian’s vast online resources including virtual exhibitions, online collections and educational materials. 

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