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.
The message, which was undated, was issued on Sunday, according to an Epoch Times review of website metadata.
The Smithsonian Institute’s 19 museums and the National Zoo, which it oversees, have remained open since the Oct. 1 shutdown was initiated….
Smithsonian Museums, National Zoo Close Doors as Government Shutdown Continues
