NYT
Kennedy Center Halts Free Public Tours After Five Decades of Service
Friday, July 31, 2026
The Kennedy Center suspended its free public tours after a volunteer tour guide was quoted in a Times article about changes to the facility's operations under the Trump administration. The tours, which had operated for approximately 50 years, were halted indefinitely following the publication. The Kennedy Center did not provide additional details about the suspension or a timeline for resuming tours.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/politics/kennedy-center-tours.html