May 15, 2021 Share
Washington’s famed Smithsonian Museums began to reopen Friday after being closed to the public since November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among the museums reopening Friday was the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and prior to its re-opening to the public, First lady Jill Biden toured some of the exhibits and spoke to museum staff.
Her visit was designed to promote the reopening, as well as to highlight how vaccinated Americans can start returning to some of the pre-pandemic norms.
One day after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance to say that those who are fully vaccinated do not need face coverings in most situations, Biden told reporters, “It felt so good to be outside and have our masks off.” Biden followed museum guidelines and wore her mask during the tour.
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Happy weekend, Washington DC! As we close our laptops and put our books/work away for a quick unplug, don t forget to take a look around town to participate in the fun activities here in Washington DC. Here s a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend.
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Will be open 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.
Timed entry passes are required.
Visitors will use the G Street entrance.
Face masks are required.
Smithsonian American Art Museum location: 8th and G Streets, NW.
Smithsonian American Art Museum hours: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.
Renwick Gallery location: Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW.
Renwick Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.
Separate timed entry passes are required for each.
Face masks are required.