A US government shutdown started at midnight on Wednesday, 1 October, a move that could disrupt everyday services all over the country. The shutdown will halt some government services temporarily and put the salaries of thousands of federal government employees on hold.

According to the Associated Press , during previous shutdowns, the National Parks have remained semi-open, while federal museums have completely closed.

US government shutdown: What it means for national parks and museums

When the government shuts down, many federal services that are not essential stop functioning. This mostly affects programs that need yearly funding from Congress. In past shutdowns, national parks have mostly stayed open but with fewer services. Roads and outdoor memorials are still open, but v

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