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Several Smithsonian Museums Closed Thursday Due to Mechanical Issues
The Smithsonian said visitors should check its website for updates as the closures affect seven museums while all other locations remain open.
- On Thursday, the Smithsonian Institution closed seven museums along the National Mall due to a "mechanical issue," including the National Museum of the American Indian, the Hirshhorn Museum, and the National Museum of Asian Art.
- The General Services Administration stated a 90-year-old power plant experienced an "operational interruption," halting chilled water needed to regulate temperature and humidity in the buildings.
- Visitors were turned away from the National Museum of African Art, the Smithsonian Castle, the Arts and Industries Building, and the Dillon Ripley Center, though all other Smithsonian museums remain open.
- The Smithsonian website directs visitors to check online for updates as crews work to resolve the issue; some social media users jokingly attributed the disruption to the Trump administration.
- Smithsonian facilities have previously closed for inclement weather, such as historic snowstorms in the District, or during government shutdowns, though most museums operate daily from 10 AM to 5:30 PM.
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