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As the nation's most beloved collection of museums and galleries, we work hard every day to ensure the preservation of our country's treasures for the enjoyment of generations to come.</p> </div></div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-embedded-block border-gray-light hide field-class" id="paragraphs-item-20335" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-embedded-block border-gray-light hide field-class"> <div class="content cf"> <p><span class="text-burgundy">All Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C., area and the National Zoo will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 due to snow.</span></p> </div></div> <div id="paragraphs-item-17047" class="ds-2col-stacked-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-two-column-equal layout-constrain field-layout bg-none field-bg border-gray-light field-class view-mode-full layout nested clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="inner"> <div class="group-left col col-sm-6 col col-sm-6"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-17041" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <h2 class="title">Admission</h2> <p><br /><strong>Free admission聽</strong>at all locations except the <strong><a href="http://secure.cooperhewitt.org/events">Cooper Hewitt</a></strong> in New York City.</p> <p>Most museums are聽<strong>open every day of the year except December 25</strong>. The Cooper Hewitt in New York is open every day except Thanksgiving and December 25.</p> <p>Visit <strong><a href="/visit/museums">Museums and Zoo</a></strong> for a full list of locations, details, and updates.</p> </div></div> </div> <div class="group-right col col-sm-6 last col col-sm-6 last"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-17044" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <h2 class="title">Passes/Tickets</h2> <p><br /> Four locations <strong>require free passes or tickets</strong>:</p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1018702/"><strong>African American History and Culture Museum</strong></a><a href="http://event.etix.com/ticket/e/1018702/national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture-timedentry-passes-washington-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture-general-public"> </a>(free)聽<strong>|</strong>聽<a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/frequently-asked-questions">FAQ</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc">Air and Space Museum in D.C.</a></strong>聽(free)聽<strong>|</strong>聽<a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc/frequently-asked-questions">FAQ</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://secure.nationalzoo.si.edu/events">National Zoo </a></strong>(free)聽<strong>|</strong>聽<a href="https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/faqs">FAQ</a></li> <li><a href="http://secure.cooperhewitt.org/events"><strong>Cooper Hewitt in New York City</strong> </a>($)聽<strong>|聽</strong><a href="https://www.cooperhewitt.org/visit/frequently-asked-questions/">FAQ</a></li> </ul><p>All other locations聽<strong>do not use</strong>聽passes/tickets for general admission.</p> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-accordion-tab" id="paragraphs-item-16786" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-accordion-tab"> <div class="content cf"> <div class="si-tabs accordion-tab" id="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343" aria-live="polite"><div class="panel" id="accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-0"><h3 class="panel-heading" role="tab" id="header-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-0"><a href="#si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-0" class="collapsed" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-0"><span class="icon" arai-hidden="true"></span><span class="text">Prohibited Conduct</span></a></h3> <div id="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-0" class="tab-pane panel-collapse collapse "><div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion clearfix" about="/field-collection/field-tab-accordion/2605" class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-16798" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <p>Visitation policies at the Smithsonian Institution are designed to protect visitors and staff as well as secure and preserve the collections, facilities, and historic buildings entrusted to the Smithsonian's care.</p> <h3>While on Smithsonian premises NO VISITOR SHALL:</h3> <ul><li>Carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed on the premises. The prohibition on firearms applies to all visitors, including those with firearm permits,聽<strong>but not to active law enforcement personnel authorized to carry firearms.</strong></li> <li>Display or carry placards, signs, or banners</li> <li>Destroy, damage, or remove property</li> <li>Climb upon any part of a building</li> <li>Use loud, abusive, or otherwise improper language</li> <li>Loiter, sleep, or participate in unwarranted assemblies</li> <li>Create any hazard to persons or things</li> <li>Perform obscene or indecent acts</li> <li>Engage in disorderly conduct</li> <li>Use, possess, or sell illegal drugs</li> <li>Smoke, this includes e-cigarettes</li> <li>Bring dogs or other animals, other than service animals</li> <li>Take photographs for advertising or any other commercial purpose</li> <li>Solicit for commercial or charitable purposes or distribute advertisements, pamphlets, handbills, and flyers</li> <li>Damage, deface, pick, or remove any herb, shrub, bush, tree, or turf, or portion thereof, in any Smithsonian Garden or at the National Zoo</li> </ul><h3>In addition to the above, while on Zoo premises, NO VISITOR SHALL:</h3> <ul><li>Kill, injure, or disturb any exhibit or research animal by any means except to secure personal safety</li> <li>Pet, attempt to pet, handle, move, or remove exhibit or research animals</li> <li>Feed exhibit or research animals, except in strict accordance with authorized signs</li> <li>Catch, attempt to catch, trap, remove, or kill any free roaming animals inhabiting the premises</li> <li>Go over, under, between, or otherwise cross any guardrail, fence, moat, wall, or any other safety barrier</li> <li>Seat, stand, or hold children over any safety barrier</li> <li>Throw or toss rocks, or any other missiles into, from, or while on premises</li> <li>Bring strollers, baby carriages, or other conveyances, except wheel chairs, into exhibit buildings and public restrooms</li> <li>Engage in ball games, or any athletic activity, except in places as may be officially designated for such purposes</li> <li>Smoke or carry lighted cigarettes, cigars, or pipes into exhibit buildings, or to have a fire of any kind on the premises</li> </ul><p>Visitors who violate these rules may be subject to fine or imprisonment. The complete Smithsonian buildings and grounds regulations can be found in Title 36 of Code of Federal Regulations, parts 504 and 520 (National Zoo).</p> </div></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="panel" id="accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-1"><h3 class="panel-heading" role="tab" id="header-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-1"><a href="#si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-1" class="collapsed" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-1" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-1"><span class="icon" arai-hidden="true"></span><span class="text">Security Screening</span></a></h3> <div id="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-1" class="tab-pane panel-collapse collapse "><div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion clearfix" about="/field-collection/field-tab-accordion/2599" class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-16792" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <p>At many of our museums, you'll be greeted upon entry by one of our security personnel who will conduct a thorough hand-check of all bags, briefcases, purses, and containers.聽We encourage you to limit the number of personal belongings and bags you bring into our facilities to increase your speed through security checkpoints.</p> <p>Visitors are required to walk through a metal detector at the following museums:聽</p> <ul><li>Air and Space Museum and its Udvar-Hazy Center (DC and VA)</li> <li>African American History and Culture Museum</li> <li>American Art Museum</li> <li>American History Museum</li> <li>Natural History Museum</li> <li>Portrait Gallery</li> <li>Postal Museum</li> <li>American Indian Museums (DC and NY)</li> </ul><p>Those who are unable to go through the metal detector will be hand-screened with an electronic wand by security personnel. Bag checks will be conducted by hand or via an X-ray machine.</p> <p>We ask for your patience, cooperation, and assistance in keeping America's treasures safe.</p> <p>Visitors should not leave personal belongings unattended, nor leave them stored at one museum while visiting other sites.</p> <h3>Prohibited Items</h3> <p>The following items are prohibited at all museums:</p> <ul><li>Sharp items such as knives (including pocket or "Swiss Army" style knives), screwdrivers, scissors</li> <li>Firearms</li> <li>Pepper spray聽and Mace.</li> </ul><p>See Prohibited Conduct for additional information.</p> </div></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="panel" id="accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-2"><h3 class="panel-heading" role="tab" id="header-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-2"><a href="#si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-2" class="collapsed" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-2" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-2"><span class="icon" arai-hidden="true"></span><span class="text">Lockers/Storage</span></a></h3> <div id="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-2" class="tab-pane panel-collapse collapse "><div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion clearfix" about="/field-collection/field-tab-accordion/2608" class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-16810" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <p>We encourage you to limit the number of personal belongings and bags you bring into our facilities as they will be subject to a thorough search. Limiting the items you bring will increase your speed through security checkpoints.</p> <p>The following museums currently offer visitor lockers/storage:</p> <ul><li>African American History and Culture Museum</li> <li>American Art Museum/National Portrait Gallery (F Street entrance only)</li> <li>American History Museum</li> <li>Asian Art Museum (Freer and Sackler)</li> <li>Hirshhorn Museum (temporarily out of service)</li> <li>Natural History Museum</li> <li>Postal Museum</li> <li>Udvar-Hazy Center (VA)</li> </ul><p>Visitors should not leave personal belongings unattended, nor leave them stored at one museum while visiting other sites.</p> </div></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="panel" id="accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-3"><h3 class="panel-heading" role="tab" id="header-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-3"><a href="#si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-3" class="collapsed" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-3" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-3"><span class="icon" arai-hidden="true"></span><span class="text">Lactation Rooms</span></a></h3> <div id="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-3" class="tab-pane panel-collapse collapse "><div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion clearfix" about="/field-collection/field-tab-accordion/3391" class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-22543" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <p>The following Smithsonian sites have dedicated lactation rooms. Please check at any information desk for specific locations and for options at those sites not listed here:</p> <ul><li>National Air and Space Museum (DC location)</li> <li>National Museum of African American History and Culture</li> <li>National Museum of American History</li> <li>National Museum of Natural History</li> <li>National Postal Museum</li> <li>Smithsonian's National Zoo</li> </ul> </div></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="panel" id="accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-4"><h3 class="panel-heading" role="tab" id="header-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-4"><a href="#si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-4" class="collapsed" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-4" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-4"><span class="icon" arai-hidden="true"></span><span class="text">Photography Policy</span></a></h3> <div id="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-4" class="tab-pane panel-collapse collapse "><div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion clearfix" about="/field-collection/field-tab-accordion/2602" class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-16795" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <p>The Smithsonian permits still and video photography for <strong>noncommercial use only</strong> in its museums and exhibitions, unless otherwise posted.</p> <p>For the safety of our visitors and collections, the Smithsonian prohibits the use of tripods, monopods, selfie sticks or similar devices in our museums and gardens. This is a preventive measure to protect visitors and objects, especially during crowded conditions. We encourage museum visitors to take selfies and share their experiences鈥攁nd leave the selfie sticks in their bags.</p> <p>Working members of the media who need to use a tripod or monopod must obtain permission from the museum's <a href="https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/media-contacts">Public Affairs Office</a> and must be escorted by a museum staff member while in the building or garden.</p> </div></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="panel" id="accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-5"><h3 class="panel-heading" role="tab" id="header-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-5"><a href="#si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-5" class="collapsed" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-5" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-5"><span class="icon" arai-hidden="true"></span><span class="text">Smoking Policy</span></a></h3> <div id="si-field-collection-tabs-1369915343-5" class="tab-pane panel-collapse collapse "><div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion clearfix" about="/field-collection/field-tab-accordion/2968" class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-tab-accordion"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-18520" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <p>Smoking is prohibited in all Smithsonian facilities. 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Visitors should note that public storage space is not available at all locations. Visitors who bring medically necessary items/equipment should plan to maintain possession of them throughout their visit.</p> <p>All Smithsonian locations permit the use of manual and motorized mobility devices (e.g., scooters, walkers, wheelchairs) and have at least one entrance accessible to visitors using mobility aids. Visitors who bring a mobility aide or device with them should plan to maintain possession of the item throughout their visit. 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