Peek behind the executive curtain at President Lincoln’s Cottage, where Abraham Lincoln lived for a period of his presidency.

Lots of D.C. museums and sites are open during the government shutdown. Here’s where to go instead of Smithsonian museums, ...

Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd St., NW Federal employees get free admission during the shutdown to this two-year-old museum, ...

There are so many things to do in Washington D.C. that planning a trip there can be a little overwhelming. Here are the top ...

The National Zoo will also close on Sunday and won't reopen until the government does. But rest assured, Smithsonian officials said all the animals will still be fed and cared for while they wait for ...

On the first day of the government shutdown, furloughed federal workers gathered in bars while tourists revised their plans.

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, which receive federal funding, are closing temporarily amid the federal government shutdown.

Cheer for racing wiener dogs at Oktoberfest, explore fall arts festivals across the region, celebrate the harvest or dance at ...

The museums and zoo will remain open through Saturday, October 11. However, if the shutdown continues beyond that date, they ...

Meanwhile, the Smithsonian Institution, according to its website at the time of writing, will keep its museums, research ...

WASHINGTON -- The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country's 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution's content with ...

A lot of tourists are being forced to "go with the flow" because they made plans to visit DC well in advance of knowing about ...