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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 932 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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Lambertville, New Jersey
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

What can you say about a place that keeps your interest at every turn? Awesome! My hubby, a former newsman, has always wanted to see this spot, and we were not disappointed. It's amazing all the have here. Some of the highlights were the 911 memorial sporting the broadcast tower, as well as stories, photos and objects from people who... More

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new jersey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Although the ticket is a little pricey, especially compared to all the other free museums in DC! Your ticket is good for two days. At first we thought that was a little strange, but we ended up going backa second day because there was so much to see! Anyone who loves history, politics, entertainment or current events will find the... More

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New England
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We lucked out with a discount coupon for the Memorial Day weekend, so check their web site before going. You could spend an entire day here reading headlines from history, touring the exhibits, sitting down for video programs. Food in the court is pretty good too...... except for the surley woman who made my sandwich. Six floors of interactive exhibits... More

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Voorschoten, The Netherlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Nice museum about news. Multimedia, exhibitions. You can stay here for many hours. The history of presidents and their dogs is one of the many subjects.

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Clermont, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

From the daily US newspapers that surround the entrance to the fabulous view from the rooftop of the Capitol to the 9-11 newspaper coverage fro around the world, this museum has it all and then some; one day is not enough time to cover it all !

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Windsor Ont Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

250,000 square foot museum on news. Five centuries of news plus up to date technology and hands on exhibits. There are six floors to view and a chance to locate any City in the World and view the news of the day. Really need a whole day to take it all in but well worth the time spent.

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Alexandria, Virginia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 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!

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Ventura
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15 reviews 15 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 14 cities Reviews in 14 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!

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