D.C. Closes Roads Through Sept. 3 for Freedom 250 as 3 Smithsonian Museums Restrict Access
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Updated · FOX 5 DC · Aug 16
D.C. Closes Roads Through Sept. 3 for Freedom 250 as 3 Smithsonian Museums Restrict Access
3 articles · Updated · FOX 5 DC · Aug 16
Summary
Aug. 21-23 race preparations have already shut streets around the National Mall, with additional closures starting Aug. 18 and some restrictions lasting until Sept. 3.
Three Smithsonian museums inside the Grand Prix ticket-only zone — Air and Space, the American Indian museum and Natural History — will require race tickets for Saturday and Sunday visits.
Friday museum visitors will not need Grand Prix tickets, but must enter through designated gates nearest the event perimeter.
The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix will also enforce a clear-bag rule capped at 12 by 6 by 12 inches and ban items including aerosols, firearms, food and most large bags.