# @nbcwashington on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-08-06T17:19:18.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) — https://gondola.cc/nbcwashington

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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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Here's a list of the museums closed on Thursday, Aug. 6:⁠
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➡️ 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
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Visitors are encouraged to visit the Smithsonian Institution website for updates.⁠
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All other Smithsonian museums are open and operating on their regular schedules, according to a press release.⁠
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