National Museum of the U.S. Air Force closed amid federal appropriations lapse

DAYTON, Ohio — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announced on Saturday that they are temporarily closed “due to the lapse in federal government appropriations.”

The museum said in a press release this will remain in effect until the enactment of an appropriations bill or continuing resolution and when the “Department of War authorizes normal operations to resume.”

The Senate voted Friday to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country. The bill passed 71-29 and will now head to the House, which is not due back until Monday.

Speaker Mike Johnson, who held a conference call Friday with GOP lawmakers, said he expects the House to vote Monday evening. But what is uncertain is how much support there will be for the package.

The museum directs visitors to check their website and social media for updates.

“The Air Force Museum Foundation and the National Aviation Hall of Fame, both located on the Museum campus, will continue to operate independently during the Museum’s closure,” the release reads. “Visitors should contact each organization directly for information regarding their operations or scheduled activities.”