Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo officially shut down to the public on Sunday due to the government shutdown, which is on day 13.

The Smithsonian announced on X Friday that museums would close on Oct. 12, with no date set for reopening.

“Due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums are temporarily closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12, along with our research centers and the National Zoo. We will update our operating status as soon as the situation is resolved," the post read. "We do not plan to update social media other than to inform you of changes to our operating status."

Employees across the government are set to miss their first paychecks this week. Many........

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