On January 2, 2019, the Smithsonian Institution initiated an orderly shutdown of all its facilities, including 19 museums in Washington, D.C., and New York City, the National Zoo, and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
Tanggal 2 Januari 2019, Smithsonian Institution mulai menutup semua fasilitasnya, termasuk 19 museum di Washington, D.C., dan New York City, National Zoo, dan Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.