Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors: Final Day Marked by Shuttered Floors and Empty Box Office

The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., closed its doors, with its final day of operation documented by The Washington Post. More than half of each floor had been closed off, and the gift shop was papered over. The box office remained open, but no tickets for upcoming performances were available for purchase. Security guards were stationed near areas already cordoned off with red tape and "Do Not Enter" signs. A group of young students shuffled through one last tour of the building. The closure marks the end of operations at the performing arts institution, which had already been winding down in the period leading up to its last day. The Washington Post's account, published via MSN, described the scene inside the venue as it ceased operations.