The government may be shut down, but DC is open and here for you. Discover much-deserved deals for federal workers.
Even when the government shuts down, Washington, DC is open and ready to welcome you (see what's open and what to know about a shutdown). Federal employees can take advantage of exclusive offers across restaurants, hotels and attractions, from half-off museum tickets to discounted stays at hotels.
Last updated Oct. 13, 2025.
Where can federal workers find discounts during a government shutdown in DC?
Restaurants
- District Winery - Enjoy BOGO glasses of wine.
- YUME Sushi - Receive 20% off.
- KYOJIN Sushi - Receive 20% off.
- RIMTANG - Receive 20% off.
- Hard Rock Cafe - Enjoy all-day happy hour and $12 lunch deals.
- Thompson Restaurants - Receive 20% off at all locations.
- Jaleo - Get a free sandwich.
- China Chilcano - Get a free donburi bowl.
- Oyamel - Get a free torta.
- Zaytinya - Get a free durum wrap or pita sandwich.
Attractions
- Washington Improv Theatre - Laugh it out with $5 tickets to Laugh Riot.
- International Spy Museum - Get 50% off tickets.
- The Phillips Collection - Experience America’s First Museum of Modern Art with $10 general admission and a 10% discount in the museum shop.
- The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum - Free admission to the LGBTJews in the Federal City special exhibition.
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens - Receive free admission.
- Museum of the Bible - Get 50% off walk-up tickets.
- National Museum of Women in the Arts - Receive free admission.
- The Magic Duel - Get 30% off tickets.
- Folger Theatre - Use code FEDERAL to get $20 tickets to Virtuosos of Violin and Verse (Nov. 7-8) and $10 tickets to Tomorrow’s Verses: The O.B. Hardison Reading (Oct. 21).
- Alexandria, Virginia - Get a free Key to the City Attractions Pass.
Hotels
- Melrose Georgetown Hotel - Stay and save 30% off.
- Churchill Hotel - Stay and save 30% off.
- Lyle Hotel Washington DC - Book with special rates.
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