National Zoo, Air and Space Museum cancel Halloween events due to government shutdown

The National Zoo and National Air and Space Museum called off their popular annual Halloween kids’ events, a disappointment ...
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Smithsonian’s birthday bash for 4-year-old panda is too much cuteness to bear

The Smithsonian National Zoo threw a large birthday bash filled with cake, treats and toys for their 4-year-old panda, marking her first party at the Washington park. Qing Bao, one of two giant pandas ...

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo closed amid government shutdown

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, which receive federal funding, are closing temporarily amid the federal government shutdown.

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo close temporarily as government shutdown drags on

The Smithsonian Institution drew on funds from the prior year to stay open for 11 days after the shutdown began on Oct. 1.

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as government shutdown drags on

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo shut their doors Sunday as the government shutdown enters its third week, the ...