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The safety of the Smithsonian’s visitors, volunteers,
staff, and collections is of the highest importance. As the nation’s
most beloved collection of museums and galleries, we work hard every
day to ensure the preservation of our country’s treasures for the
enjoyment of generations to come. |
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When you visit any of the Smithsonian’s buildings
you will discover that we have new security measures to ensure
your safety and the safety of the objects contained within.
You’ll be greeted upon entry by one of our security personnel
who will conduct a thorough but speedy hand-check of all bags,
briefcases, purses, and containers. |
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At some museums, such as the Air and Space, Natural
History, Postal, and American Indian Museums, visitors are required
to walk through a metal detector. Those who are unable to go
through the metal detector will be hand-screened with an electronic
wand by security personnel. Bag checks will be conducted via
an x-ray machine at the Air and Space Museum and Postal Museum.
At all other museums, bags will be checked by hand. |
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Because of the new security measures, the lines
for entry to the museums may be long during peak seasons and
holidays. We ask for your patience, cooperation, and assistance
in keeping America’s treasures safe. |
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The Smithsonian follows the Homeland
Security Advisory System. Under the Orange Advisory Level,
all Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are expected to
remain open. Under the Red Advisory Level, all Smithsonian museums
and the National Zoo will be closed. |
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We ask that when you visit the Smithsonian that you
help us to ensure our collections remain safe. Please
consider leaving any items that need to be checked at
home or at the hotel, as most of our Checkrooms and Lockers
are now closed. Helpful tips follow. |
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Bring only a small purse or "fanny-pack"-style bag |
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Do not bring large daypacks, backpacks or luggage into
the museums, as they will be subject to a lengthy search
in each building entered. Leave such items on the tour
or school bus or in a hotel room. |
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Most museum lockers and checkrooms have been closed. |
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A reminder: bag lunches are not permitted in the museums. |
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Do not bring any sharp items into the museums such as
knives (including pocket or "Swiss Army"-style knives),
screwdrivers, scissors, nail files, corkscrews, etc. Other
items not permitted include firearms, pepper spray, and
Mace. |
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