By Candyce H. Stapen Washington, D.C., is not just any city. It's the nation's capital — and that makes all the difference.

The Smithsonian’s popular National Air and Space Museum was one of the first museums that reopened to the public Friday after a monthlong closure during the government shutdown. The rest of the ...

The National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) in Washington, DC, which is part of the Smithsonian Institution, announced last month ...

The U.S. government shutdown is affecting thousands of federal workers across the Washington, D.C., area, and it’s also leading some popular museums and sites to close temporarily. Some of D.C.'s ...

Raising children in the DC area is an amazing adventure—it certainly has been for my family! From free museums and nature centers to amazing playgrounds and fun festivals, there are so many free ...

Washington may be in the middle of a government shutdown, but some of the area’s beloved attractions—including museums and sporting events—are still open to visitors. The Smithsonian museums and the ...

Downtowns across the US are undergoing a major transformation, years after Covid-19 disrupted local economies and changed the way people live, work and play. For many community leaders, the pandemic ...

This weekend, the usually free National Gallery of Art might not be — in fact, it could not be open at all. With the distinct possibility of a government shutdown looming as a result of disagreements ...

Anna Mary Robertson (Grandma) Moses, "A Fire in the Woods" (1947), oil on board (photo courtesy the Smithsonian American Art Museum) WASHINGTON, DC — The 2025 government shutdown delayed the opening ...