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.
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2 developments- Oct 11, 2025Smithsonian poised to shutter museums Sunday as shutdown showdown persists
- Oct 12, 2025Smithsonian museums, National Zoo closed amid government shutdown
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Quiet for 352 daysLast development · Oct 12, 2025 — Smithsonian museums, National Zoo closed amid government shutdown
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3 viewpointsSmithsonian museums and National Zoo close temporarily as government shutdown drags on
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5 viewpointsRan by 4 outlets· ABC 7 Los Angeles, ABC 7 New York, +2 more
Ran by 5 outlets· NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC New York, +3 more
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