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Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington DC, DC 20001
888-639-7386
As featured in 3 days in Washington DC
Ranked #4 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 926 Reviews
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Type: Speciality Museums, History Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second...... more » Owner description: The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.The Newseum is located at on America’s Main Street between the White House and the U.S. Capitol and adjacent to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall.The Newseum features seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail spaces and visitor services. It offers a unique environment that takes museumgoers behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. « less
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Alexandria, Virginia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

My favorite museum in DC. I've gone now twice and have spent three hours each time...a bit pricey but worth it! More

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Ventura
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you find yourself in DC don't pass up this place. We spent about 2 hours playing around in here. They have everything from a very nicely done 9-11 memorial to the oddity of the Unibomber house. There are fun interactive things to do like an opportunity of be a news reporter on TV and an online database where you... More

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middleton, wisconsin
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is a new museum (about 4 years in the DC location) and is well worth a visit. While not part of the Smithsonian (there is a fee to get in), it houses an incredible array of media exhibits (from newspapers, to radio, social media, etc). There is also an area covering 911. Don't miss the movie on the media... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Even not being a local this museum has so much interesting news to remind you of what has happened throughout your life and those before you. It is a fascinating and well laid out exhibit. The remainder of the broadcast tower from WTC 1 is haunting. Well done! More

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Ontario
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This museum is amazing. We did the top three levels in about 3 hours, and returned the next day to finish the bottom three levels. The admission includes entry for 2 consecutive days. The exhibits are excellent and so informative and interactive, just amazing how much "news" past and present, is in this building. The Pulitzer Prize winning photographs were... More

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Henderson, Nevada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Great place to visit, especially if you have kids. A bit pricey though, at $22/person. More

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Sydney
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Kids loved pretending to be reporters - a must do!! Twin Towers exhibit so moving More

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Forest Park, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The Newseum is my favorite museum in Washington DC. Its exhibits are unique and fascinating including the FBI exhibit on the lower level. The only negative I can say about the Newseum is its admission fee...it's a tad pricey but definitely worth it. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Although there are several great museums to go to in DC for free, I really loved the Newseum. I spent 3 hours in there and I barely made it through half of the place. I could have spent another 3 hours in there. If you have even the slightest interest in history, current events and politics, you will love this... More

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Pullman, Washington
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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I am not a museum guy. Specially the stuff in there were not old enough, except for Berlin wall. More

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