Here's what a shutdown means for Smithsonian museums, memorials and the zoo
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Having been through more than one federal government shutdown, Washington, D.C.'s arts and cultural institutions know the drill. While many of the sites have not yet announced specifics, history tells us visitors will likely find shuttered doors if there's a shutdown. But they will also find plenty of alternatives.
Here's what we know based on past shutdowns:
Smithsonian Institution:
The Smithsonian Institution receives about 62% of its bud
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