On Monday, November 17, 2025, all Smithsonian museums, research centers, and public buildings in Washington, D.C. will return to regular hours. This includes the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the National Zoo.
Some Smithsonian locations, such as the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center and the National Museum of Natural History, reopened earlier between Friday, November 14, and Sunday, November 16, 2025. All Smithsonian sites in Washington, D.C. will be open to visitors starting Monday…