National Naval Aviation Museum Temporarily Closed During Government Funding Lapse
The National Naval Aviation Museum at Naval Air Station Pensacola is temporarily closed due to a lapse in government funding. The museum shared that the closure is temporary and asked visitors to monitor official channels for reopening updates.
This closure is happening during a partial federal government shutdown that began after Congress missed a funding deadline. According to reporting on the shutdown, funding lapsed for multiple federal departments at midnight and lawmakers were still working on a path to restore funding.
In the latest update, the Senate passed a package to fund several agencies through the end of the fiscal year, while using a short term extension for the Department of Homeland Security. The House was not in session at the deadline and was expected to return to Washington to take up the measure, which means the shutdown could be brief if action happens quickly.
What this means if you were planning a museum visit: for now, plan on the museum being closed until funding is restored and operations are authorized to resume. The museum has asked visitors to keep an eye on its website and social media for status updates.
