Having been through more than one federal government shutdown, Washington, D.C.'s arts and cultural institutions know the drill. While many of the sites have not yet announced specifics, history tells us visitors will likely find shuttered doors if there's a shutdown. But they will also find plenty of alternatives.

Here's what we know based on past shutdowns :

Smithsonian Institution:

The Smithsonian Institution receives about 62% of its budget from the federal government, so its 21 museums and the National Zoo may face closure. That includes the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of American History, the National Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum. But, depending on its reserves, the doors might stay open for a lit

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