Newseum
#8 of 100 things to do in Washington DC
The Newseum is an interactive museum of news and journalism located at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. The seven-level, 250,000-square-foot museum features 15 theaters and 14 galleries. Wikipedia
Established: 1997
Hours: 9:00 am–5:00 pm Daily
Address: 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 292-6100
Architect: James Polshek
Founders: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Annenberg Foundation
Find out for yourself why everyone is calling the Newseum the best experience Washington, D.C. has to offer. Each of the seven levels in this magnificent building is packed with interactive exhibits that explore how news affects our shared experience of historic moments. Whether you have just a few hours or want to spend all day, you’ll find something for everyone in the family in the Newseum’s 15 theaters and 15 galleries.
Admission:
Purchase a ticket and the next day’s visit is free!
– Adults, 19 to 64: $21.95 + tax
– Seniors, 65 and older, military and students: $17.95 + tax
– Youth, 7 to 18: $12.95 + tax
– Children, 6 and younger: Free
– Family Pack: 2 adults and 2 youth, $59.95 + tax
Prices subject to change without notice.
The Newseum is located between the U.S. Capitol and the White House and just one block from the National Mall. Take Metro to Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter (Green Line and Yellow Line ) or Judiciary Square (Red Line).
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Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The Newseum’s 15 major galleries and 15 theaters will immerse you in the world’s greatest news stories. Here are highlights of 10 of the top Newseum artifacts and exhibits we recommend for your “must-see” list.
1. Berlin Wall Gallery – CONCOURSE LEVEL – Features eight 12-foot-high concrete sections of the original wall, the largest unaltered display of the wall outside of Germany.
2. 9/11 Gallery sponsored by Comcast – LEVEL 4 – Explores the horrendous events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the challenges journalists faced chronicling an attack on America.
3. Watergate Door – LEVEL 5 – The News History Gallery features the taped door that led to Richard Nixon’s resignation.
4. Pulitzer Prize Photographs Gallery – LEVEL 1 – Features the most comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs ever assembled.
5. I-Witness: A 4-D Time Travel Adventure – LEVEL 1 – A 3-D film with fourth-dimension special effects that recreates some of the most dramatic events in journalism history.
6. The Unabomber’s Cabin – CONCOURSE LEVEL – Ted Kaczynski’s cabin is one of 200 artifacts featured in “G-Men and Journalists: Top News Stories of the FBI’s First Century.”
7. Bloomberg Internet, TV and Radio Gallery – LEVEL 3 – An interactive multimedia timeline traces the evolution of broadcast and digital news.
8. NBC News Interactive Newsroom – LEVEL 2 – The Interactive Newsroom gives visitors a chance to play the role of a reporter or photographer.
9. The Knight Studios – LEVEL 3 – The Knight Studio and Knight Studio on Pennsylvania Avenue have hosted numerous local and national broadcast.
10. Greenspun Family Terrace – LEVEL 6 – This terrace offers a panoramic view of one of the most famous streets in the United States.
website: http://www.newseum.org/
