# @nbcwashington on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbtcYIOEj6r
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68732881-nbcwashington-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-06T19:18:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) — https://gondola.cc/nbcwashington

## Caption

Seven Smithsonian museums along the National Mall in D.C. are closed Thursday because of a "mechanical issue," authorities say.⁠
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The Smithsonian Institution website shows an announcement that says that the museums are closed. They did not immediately share details on the problem.⁠
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News4's Megan McGrath reports. Get the full list at the link in bio.⁠
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#smithsonians #nationalmall #tourism #museums #washingtondc

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washingtondc, museums, tourism, smithsonians, nationalmall

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