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National Gallery of Art Closes as a Result of Government Shutdown
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The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., will close as a result of the government shutdown, the museum said on Saturday.
“Beginning tomorrow, October 5, the National Gallery will be temporarily closed and all programs will be canceled until further notice,” a brief statement from the museum read.
If this shutdown lasts much longer, it could impact programming at the National Gallery.
The 200-work show features pieces on loan from the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.
Though Trump has repeatedly attacked the Smithsonian, he has generally avoided commenting on the National Gallery, which is funded through a mix of private and federal money.