Newseum

Local nameNewseum
LocationWashington D.C., United States

The Newseum was an interactive museum that promoted free expression and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, while tracing the evolution of communication. The seven-level, 250,000-square-foot museum was located in Washington, D.C., and featured fifteen theaters and fifteen galleries. Its Berlin Wall Gallery included the largest display of sections of the wall outside Germany. The Today's Front Pages Gallery presented daily front pages from more than 80 international newspapers. The Today's Front Pages Gallery is still available on the Newseum's website, along with a few other galleries.

Other galleries presented topics including the First Amendment, world press freedom, news history, the September 11 attacks, and the history of the Internet, TV, and radio.

Tags InteractiveWheelchair AccessiblePhotographyMuseumMedia MuseumHistory MuseumTelecommunications MuseumWashington DC Explorer Pass
Download Download See more
 
Washington DC: Hop-On, Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Landmarks Tour from 51 USD
Book ticket

Opening hours

Closed on Thanksgiving, Dec 25 and Jan 1.

Admission

Adults (19-64): $24.95 + tax
Senior (65+), military, students: $19.95 + tax
Children (7-18): $14.95 + tax
Children (0-6): Free

The ticket enables you to return the next day for free.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newseum

Official Website http://newseum.org/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Newseum

Phone +1 202 292 6100

Address 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Coordinates 38°53'35.365" N -77°1'9.135" E

Tours and activities: Newseum

Washington DC: Hop-On, Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Landmarks Tour

from 51 USD

Go Washington DC Explorer: Over 20 Attractions on 1 Pass

from 64 USD

Washington D.C.: 2-Day Bus Pass with Entry to Attractions

from 69 USD

Tripomatic - A Travel Guide in Your Pocket

Download for free and plan your trips with ease
Or simply search for Tripomatic in the App Store or Google Play.
Tripomatic Maps The world's first map app tailored for travelers
Use the app Not now