The Smithsonian released a statement about its preparations ahead of a possible reopening of museums, as Washington, D.C. is set to restart its economy.
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Museum is collecting stories for an exhibit to display how humanity survived the coronavirus pandemic by supporting each other.
The National Building Museum has decided to lay off more than 40 members of its staff, leaving only 20 employees on the job due to the coronavirus outbreak.