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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Preps for Closure

The world’s largest collection of artifacts from aviation and space may become temporarily off limits as the Smithsonian Institution's museums, including the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, are facing closure due to the ongoing government shutdown.

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Are Smithsonian museums, National Zoo open or closed? What to know as shutdown drags on

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Shutdown closes Smithsonian museums, shutting out tourists

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Oct. 14, 2025 - Trump administration and government shutdown updates

The White House budget office said it is preparing to “ride out” the shutdown by continuing layoffs – but noted that troops and law enforcement will be paid.

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Americans feel the squeeze as government gridlock grinds on

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Government shutdown stalemate drags into third week

The Shutdown Closes Smithsonian Museums, Shutting Out Tourists

The institution operates some of the most popular sites in Washington and beyond, including 21 museums and the National Zoo. As of Sunday, the doors were closed.

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National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center Hosts Annual “Air & Scare” Event Oct. 25

Moving NASA Space Shuttle to Texas from DC Could Damage It, Experts Say

Discovery, the showpiece of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, an annex of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum, may be removed from its retirement home at the hands of perhaps the most unstoppable force in the universe—politics.

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Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center set for first major expansion since 2003

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The $60 million addition will be ...

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At the controls: the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum book of cockpits

2001. At the controls: the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum book of cockpits. Long,Eric F.;Avino,Mark A.;Alison,Tom;Bell,Dana;National Air and Space Museum ...