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Government Shutdown: What’s Closed for DC Tourists – and the Best Alternatives to Visit InsteadJanuary 12, 2026
By Charlotte AdamsJanuary 12, 2026 Politics Government Shutdown: What’s Closed for DC Tourists – and the Best Alternatives to Visit Instead As a federal shutdown looms, many Smithsonian museums and national monuments in D.C. could close. NBC4 Washington outlines what’s affected and suggests alternative local attractions.