A sign with a notice of closure on the fence to the National Zoo in Washington on Oct. 12, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo closed their doors on Oct. 12 because of the nearly two-week-long government shutdown, said the Smithsonian Institution on its website.
In a brief message, the institution said that “due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are temporarily closed.” It then advised people to check the website at a later time for updates on reopening.
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Original News Source Link – Epoch Times
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