The district subsequently deteriorated, but it underwent regeneration in the late 1970s and was âgentrifiedâ in the 1980s. By the early 21st century, Haight-Ashbury was among San Franciscoâs most affluent and expensive neighbourhoods, with many restored Victorian homes.
Smithsonian museums are open every day of the year except December 25 unless otherwise noted. Smithsonian museums are open every day of the year except December 25 unless otherwise noted. 1  Open 8:30 a.m.â5:30 p.m.
Top Ten Odd Things to See at the Smithsonian. An afternoon at the museum may not sound like the most fun family activity ever, but when the museum is the Smithsonian, you know that even the most persnickety of your family members is going to have fun exploring for hours among the expansive collections of this multi-building museum. The Smithsonian is so much more than a museum. It is truly an experience. There are literally hundreds of thousands of things to see, so much so that it would be impossible to see everything even if you spent a week wandering the galleries.