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All Smithsonian museums have officially reopened after officials say  heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues linked ...
A handful of Smithsonian museums are closed again Tuesday because of HVAC problems, leaving some tourists in D.C.
Four Smithsonian museums on the National Mall remained closed Tuesday as crews worked to resolve heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues linked to a power failure over the weekend.
The Hirshhorn, the Asian Art and African Art museums, and the National Museum of the American Indian had to close on Sunday.
A political effort to remove space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian and place it on display in Texas encountered some ...
WASHINGTON — Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo will stay open until at least Dec. 26 should the government shut down, according to the U.S. government-run institution.
The Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents may have to get used to meetings where accountability is expected. At this week’s much-anticipated one, members yielded to President Donald Trump ...
The Smithsonian Institution late Monday issued its own declaration of independence, saying authority over its staff lies with Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch. The move follows President Trump's assertion ...
The institution frequently returns artifacts based on agreements with lenders, preservation efforts, and as part of “regular museum turnover,” according to the Smithsonian’s statement.