WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government reopened its agencies, and many national museums began welcoming visitors again on Saturday after the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown. Jen Sullivan reported on the lingering effects of the shutdown.

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., was among the first to open its doors on Friday. The Smithsonian Institution, which includes 19 museums and the National Zoo, had been closed since October 1. The closures frustrated many tourists.

"We've greeted over a thousand people already," said a spokesperson.

Smithsonian officials announced on social media that they will reopen all facilities on a rolling basis, with everything expected to be open by Monday.

The shutdown left the city quieter than usual. One visit

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