The closures would affect some of the most popular tourist attractions in Washington, D.C.—including the National Museum of Natural History, the Air and Space Museum, and the National Zoo—which have ...

Smithsonian museums and facilities are closed for the foreseeable future as the federal government shutdown continues.

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Trump has started firing thousands of federal workers while assuring the military will be paid during the shutdown.

The federal government shutdown rolled on to Day 10 on Friday as Donald Trump and congressional Republicans and Democrats ...

Sally demonstrated her innate curiosity for plants and animals, riding her beloved horse Lucky, and drawing and making notations about what she saw in nature.

There are a myriad of family-friendly destinations across the United States that can fit every budget. Here's where we ...

The Smithsonian operates the zoon and a complex of 17 museums in the Washington, D.C. area and two in New York City. The closure means the National Zoo's beloved giant panda cam will not be in ...

Plan your first trip to Washington, D.C. and go beyond the National Mall to uncover the capital’s authentic side.

A rare giant wild panda was filmed in Sichuan, China, offering new insight into its habitat and ongoing conservation efforts.

Living outside their natural Chinese habitat can disturb giant pandas’ internal rhythms, a finding that could lead to better ...