photo by JAMES ANTHONY CAMPBELL
Alert from the Smithsonian:
“Due to a mechanical issue affecting building operations, several Smithsonian museums on the National Mall are closed today, Thursday, Aug. 6, including:
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 check www.si.edu/visit for the latest operating status information and updates. All other Smithsonian museums in the Washington, DC area are open and operating on their regular schedules, unless otherwise noted.”