By Will DC museums reopen?
All museums will reopen with added health and safety measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many with reduced hours of operation. Visitors will need to reserve free, timed-entry passes for most locations.
What museums are open in DC during the shutdown?
More museums and venues open during the government shutdown
- US Holocaust Memorial Museum.
- The Phillips Collection.
- Washington National Cathedral.
- President Lincoln’s Cottage.
- Glenstone.
- National Museum of Women in the Arts.
- Kreeger Museum.
- Art Museum of the Americas.
Are any museums in DC open late?
Smithsonian American Art Museum In addition, the Smithsonian Gardens, located within the Smithsonian museum grounds, are open 24 hours, with the exception of Haupt Garden, which is open daily from sunrise to sunset (except for December 25th).
Is the Smithsonian open right now?
Smithsonian Institution Building (Castle) Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
How late do museums stay open in DC?
Washington DC Museums Open at 5:00pm on Friday, September 10, 2021
| Museum | Open until |
|---|---|
| National Gallery of Art | 5:00pm |
| Anacostia Community Museum | 5:00pm |
| George Washington’s Mount Vernon | 5:00pm |
| Glenstone Last entry 2 hours before closing | 5:00pm |
What is there to do in DC after 5pm?
Top 10 Things to Do in DC at Night
- Visit the Memorials.
- Take a Night Tour.
- Explore the Museums Open Late.
- Get out on the Town.
- Watch Sunset Parade (at Iwo Jima)
What is the most visited museum in Washington DC?
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History Set on the National Mall, this 1910 Beaux-Arts building with a soaring rotunda is one of the most visited museums in DC—and the world—bringing in 4.8 million visitors in 2018.
Is the Smithsonian free admission?
Admission to all Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., is free. The museums are open seven days a week.
Is it free to go to the Smithsonian?
Admission is free of charge at all museums and the zoo. Timed-entry passes are only required at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Zoo, and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.