National Air and Space Museum research and curatorial associate director Jeremy Kinney provided introductory remarks before leading C-SPAN on a tour of the Smithsonian's facility in Washington, D.C.

Gain insight into the building’s storied history and restoration process ...

Many families wonder what’s open on Thanksgiving in DC. Perhaps you have family in town and are looking for a fun activity ...

Those looking for a holiday paradise should keep an eye on this winter carnival that is on its way to D.C. The inaugural ...

Happy Thanksgiving week, DC! We are excited for the long weekend ahead. From a new wintry playground at Nationals Park, to the return of our cherished ice rink at the National Gallery of Art, there ...

Now that President Donald Trump signed the funding bill passed by Congress into law Wednesday night to end the government shutdown, D.C.’s Smithsonian museums will open their doors once again. The ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

This article was updated on November 14, 2025. Now that the government shutdown has ended after a record-breaking 43 days, DC can finally get back to one of its favorite pastimes–going to the free ...

These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are sure to remind you of everything you love abo ...

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Hundreds of visitors filed into the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History over the weekend as Smithsonian Institution museums reopened after a government shutdown ...

On Saturday, Nov. 15, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of African Art, the National Museum of Asian Art, and the National Zoo will open at their regular ...