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Photos show a media tour of the Kennedy Center ahead of renovations

Apr 22, 2026, 6:07 PM

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen following a media tour intended to show ...

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen following a media tour intended to show building damage, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.” Matt Floca, the new executive director, led journalists through the building on Wednesday, highlighting water damage and outdated equipment. Repairs are expected to take two years, with Congress providing $257 million for the project.

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Photos show a media tour of the Kennedy Center ahead of renovations