Seven Smithsonian museums along the National Mall in D.C. are closed Thursday because of a "mechanical issue," authorities say.⁠ ⁠ The Smithsonian Institution website shows an announcement that says that the museums are closed. They did not immediately share details on the problem.⁠ ⁠ Here's a list of the museums closed on Thursday, Aug. 6:⁠ ⁠ ➡️ National Museum of the American Indian⁠ ➡️ Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden⁠ ➡️ National Museum of Asian Art⁠ ➡️ National Museum of African Art⁠ ➡️ Smithsonian Castle⁠ ➡️ Arts and Industries Building⁠ ➡️ S. Dillon Ripley Center⁠ ⁠ Visitors are encouraged to visit the Smithsonian Institution website for updates.⁠ ⁠ All other Smithsonian museums are open and operating on their regular schedules, according to a press release.⁠ ⁠ #thescenedc #washingtondc #pgcounty #dc #districtofcolumbia #dmv #northernvirginia #alexandriava #mydccool #dcliving #northernva #arlingtonva #fairfaxcounty #nova #exploredmv #md #universityofmaryland #mocomd #mocoli...