The Smithsonian Institution announced on social media the closure of all its museums and the National Zoo, effective Sunday, October 12, 2025. The halt marks an escalation in the impact of the ongoing ...
Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are welcoming members of the public back after weeks of closures because of the government shutdown. The Smithsonian Institution, which receives federal ...
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As the holiday season nears, Washington, D.C.’s beloved ZooLights are set to return, transforming the National Zoo into a winter wonderland. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo ...
After several days of snow closures, the Smithsonian museums and National Zoo will reopen on Wednesday. All 21 Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo closed prior to a snowstorm that blanketed the ...
Baby elephant Linh Mai will meet the public starting on April 22 at the National Zoo. The Asian elephant calf, born on February 2, has been adjusting to her surroundings and herd mates away from ...