Smithsonian museums are open every day of the year except December 25, unless otherwise noted. Special spring, summer, and holiday hours are determined annually; see Special Hours below.
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily | 7 p.m. in summer*
- National Zoo
Grounds: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admittance 4 p.m.) | 7 p.m. closing in summer*
Exhibit Buildings: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 6 p.m. in summer* (Amazonia opens at 10 a.m. year round)
Dining & Shopping: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 5 p.m. in summer*
Visitor Center: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 6 p.m. in summer*
*Summer hours begin March 15 and run through Sept. 30. Exact dates may vary each year. Please check Zoo for updates.
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
- Smithsonian Castle: Visitor Center
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- Anacostia Community Museum
- American Indian Museum Heye Center (NYC)
(Thursdays until 8 p.m.)
Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
- African American History and Culture Museum
- African Art Museum
- Air and Space Museum and Hazy Center
- American History Museum
- American Indian Museum
- Freer|Sackler Galleries
- Hirshhorn Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Postal Museum
- Renwick Gallery
- Ripley Center
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (NYC)
(Saturdays until 9 p.m.)
Closed Thanksgiving and December 25
Open 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- National Portrait Gallery
- A&I = Arts and Industries Building
- FGA = Freer Gallery of Art
- HMSG = Hirshhorn
- NASM = Air and Space Museum
- NMAAHC = African American Museum: Timed passes REQUIRED during peak times.
- NMAfA = African Art Museum
- NMAH = American History Museum
- NMNH = Natural History Museum
- NZP = National Zoo
- SAAM = American Art Museum
- SIB = Smithsonian Castle
- UHC = Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
