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Newseum
(Now Closed)Museum
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and The Telegraph recommend this place
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The Ritz-CarltonAugust 17, 2016During the month of August, the Newseum will host a ticketed evening series celebrating Brazilian culture with food and drink specials, live music, and more.
Tom MaxwellJune 17, 2016Although admission is $22 for adults, it's worth it for anyone interested in journalism. Very complete coverage of press/society interaction!
Affinia Hotel CollectionJune 12, 2014The 250,000-square-foot museum offers visitors a cutting-edge experience, blending news history with up-to-the-minute technology and interactive exhibits.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 9, 2012See the door that led to Nixon's resignation at the Newseum and visit the exclusive Watergate complex of shops and condominiums in Foggy Bottom. -- Green Guide Editor
Melissa CFebruary 4, 2017Lady Gaga's meat dress. Go for free during Bank of America 1st full weekend of the month w/ BOA debit card.
Sofía SyntaxxAugust 30, 2013Worthwhile way to spend the day. The photography and Berlin Wall exhibits were my personal favorites.
Camille WrightMarch 7, 2015Really interesting museum. Highly recommend. Plan to spend several hours here.
Ellie PinesAugust 29, 2014Unlike most museums, you have to pay to get in here. Still, admission is worth the cost once you see the multiple stories of amazing exhibits.
Sean MillerJanuary 1, 2016This museum was awesome! Give yourself plenty of time to see all the different levels.
Alan LiuMarch 31, 2014Please plan a day to visit from the top level to the ground. The news studio is really amazing
Simply the best museum on the planet in terms of interactivity, engagement, fun, emotion and education. Modest admission price is well worth it. And ticket is good for two consecutive days.- Nela LichtscheidlNovember 18, 2013Absolutely fantastic. At first, the $20 ticket seems way too expensive, but it's a two-day pass of complete journalism heaven and definitely worth the money.
Brad CarterJune 1, 2015Very interesting displays of original pieces on major historic events. A bit slanted on opinion.
- Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 12, 2012Interested in the original gate scandal? The Nixon Watergate tapes are accessible to the public and kept in an archives facility in College Park, Maryland. -- Green Guide Editor
Robyn GrossbergFebruary 10, 2017Incredible museum focused on First Amendment rights as played out through the media since the beginning of American history.
Gabby DarioNovember 3, 2011History of TV, Radio, and the Internet is the perfect thing for a Communications major! You'll be able to learn so much, and it's great seeing actual artifacts right in front of you.
Lutheran College Washington Semester (LCWS)April 4, 2012The Newseum is a great interactive museum in the heart of DC. Make sure to check out the news reporter section where you get to video tape yourself doing a remote shoot.
ToryBurchJune 26, 2013The collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs is amazing, as are historical artifacts like pieces from the Berlin Wall.
Erik BrokFebruary 15, 2016Worth the entrance fee. FBI exhibit, Vietnam exhibit and pulitzer price photos where all great!
NatalyaMay 5, 2013Great museum. Beautiful view of the city from the 6th floor. 4th floor is dedicated to 9-11 events and houses the antenna on the WTC tower.- Meghan PrattOctober 12, 2015Try the news reporting booths on the second floor. Make sure to look at the terrace on the sixth floor for a great view
MarcJune 2, 2017Love this place. Great exhibits and tons of information. The news casting simulation are awesome.
Sophie EvangelistiDecember 15, 2015One of the best museums I've been in! Amazing exhibits, especially the Vietnam Reporting Exhibit.- Esteban ValverdeJuly 24, 2017I really enjoyed this place. Very interactive and if you like journalism this is must while in D.C.
Tristan TranSeptember 1, 2015Best museum in Washington. It's not free (25$ if I remember correctly) but it's worth it!
Tara NaughtonMay 9, 2014Nikon Pictures of the Year exhibit is the best- bottom floor. And the foam microphone in the gift shop is lots of fun!
Zein SamerSeptember 4, 2016Worth paying the ticket for. Great FBI & News Reporting section. A visit to Newseum is recommended :)
Ана ЛековићFebruary 17, 2017Even only reading best daily headlines from newspapers in the showcases on the building will leave you entertained 😁
If you become a member you'll be invited to exclusive events. I recently got to see Bob Schieffer, Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, the crew from Apollo 8, Dan Rather, Krishna Bharat, and even Jennifer Hu
The Capital GrilleSeptember 17, 2013Standing between the U.S. Capitol and the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Newseum is a perfect venue for conferences and special events.
Greg BarilaAugust 27, 2012News Corp employees get in free. Apart from all the awesome news history, the cafeteria is surprisingly good. They have a wood oven for pizza.
Andrea NewlandOctober 13, 2010Great place to see all of the news, new building is very nice, rooftop view of the Capitol etc in DC...but it is too spread out, hard to figure out where to start..would prefer it in chronological ord
Sumegha ChaudhryDecember 9, 2013One of the best museums ever! Love the Berlin War gallery and Pulitzer Prize photos and WTC coverage.
Sharon FMMarch 25, 2013I could spend a week here. Start at the top level and visit it all as you go down to the Berlin Wall
Marin SullivanApril 8, 2016Loved the history and headlines. Pulitzer Prize willing photos and there stories were my favorite
M Squared Real EstateAugust 19, 2011One of the top destinations in DC. Plan on spending the day, if you get tired, here are numerous small theaters showing films where you can rest your weary feet.
Colin RaffertySeptember 5, 2016Buy your ticket on your phone before you go in--you get 15% off and can skip the ticket purchase line.
Mark AdamsJune 23, 2017The best place to get a great shot if the Capitol above the street light poles etc
Will LonghiniJuly 31, 2013Be sure to check out the view of Pennsylvania Avenue on the 6th floor!Go early on Sunday morning as it's fairly empty then.
G LJanuary 1, 2016If u are journalist or reporter, you must visit: documents, photos, objects and many more. Each one, has their own story
Ben JJuly 7, 2012The Pulitzer Prize Winners exhibit on photography is fantastic. Every photo that's won since 1942 is featured with descriptions of many of them.
Barb ChamberlainApril 9, 2011Food Section: Mac/cheese rich & creamy. Generous portions--best food value I've had in DC. Vegetarians, get roasted veggies & the mac/cheese. Be hungry!- Travel Channel ManagerJuly 26, 2012The Newseum offers visitors an experience that blends 5 centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.
Angela MillareApril 22, 2013Be prepared to be affected by the 9/11 exhibit- totally worth the entrance fee alone. Trust me, a must see!
Cassie PApril 2, 2014The 9/11 and interactive anchor exhibit are a must! I would allot 2.5-3 hours here!
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"Get their early.... order tickets online and you can start when you want .... they are extremely nice and good with kids"
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"The gift shop in the museum is incredible. Great books!"
Holly Mabery - 8.0
"Very informative day learning about the history of the White House! Fun and interesting!"
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- 9.5
"Between sections are little garden spots with fountains, ideal to make a stop and soak the atmosphere. One of the most beautiful museums in the 🌎."
Ана Лековић - 8.7
"Line gets super long on busy days! Highly recommend getting a reservation for a timed visit."
Taylor Ness - 9.5
"Museums are close by and its great because there free of course. When there are events it's somewhat crowded but well worth going. I can't wait to go back"
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