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What do you wear to the Smithsonian museum?
Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the museum. Dress Comfortably: A visit to the Smithsonian usually involves a lot of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and layers of clothing. Connect to our Wi–Fi: Connecting to our Wi–Fi is easy.
Can you go inside the Smithsonian Castle?
Smithsonian Institution Building (Castle) Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Why are the Smithsonian museums closed?
The Smithsonian closed its museums in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which Smithsonian museums are free?
Free Smithsonian Museums in DC
- National Museum of Natural History.
- National Gallery of Art.
- National Air and Space Museum.
- National Museum of African Art.
- National Museum of American History.
- National Museum of Asian Art.
- National Museum of the American Indian.
What is the most visited Smithsonian museum?
the National Museum of Natural History
Among the Smithsonian museums and institutions in the United States, the National Museum of Natural History was the most visited Smithsonian museum in 2020, with approximately 573 thousand visits.
How long should you spend at the Smithsonian?
A thorough examination of the contents of a single museum would easily fill a month, but two days per museum is enough to satisfy most visitors. If time is short, it is possible to take a cursory walk through one of the museums in less than a day, provided you do not linger.
Are all Smithsonian museums free?
Admission is free for all Smithsonian museums and the zoo in Washington, D.C., and the American Indian Museum’s George Gustav Heye Center in New York.
Which Smithsonian museums are open in DC?
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How many Smithsonian museums in DC?
Eleven of the 19 Smithsonian Institution museums and galleries are at the National Mall in Washington D.C., the open-area national park in Washington, D.C running between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol, with the Washington Monument providing a division slightly west of the center.
How much are tickets for the Smithsonian?
Admission is FREE to the museum and programs, except where noted. Special message to visitors: The National Museum of Natural History remains temporarily closed. To get information about other Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, view the Smithsonian visitor information page.