At such times it may be advantageous to make special arrangements for group dining. Accommodations are not available for eating bag lunches within Smithsonian museums. The Smithsonian does not operate any parking facilities. Parking is available in nearby commercial lots and garages. Metrobus and Metrorail , Washington's subway system, link the city with communities in nearby Maryland and Virginia.
Every subway station is equipped with an elevator and most with escalators.
Please note information is subject to change without notice. Most Smithsonian museums offer free highlights tours of their exhibitions. For teaching resources, visit the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies . Closed for renovation until 2004. Arrangements for sign language or oral interpreters require two weeks advance notice.