Newseum, Washington DC

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    All Year: Daily

  • Start time

    Monday to Saturday: 7am to 11pm
    Sunday: 9am to 11pm

  • Meeting Point
    Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20001.
  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Visit Newseum for one of the best experiences that Washington, D.C. has to offer
  • Explore Newseum, an interactive museum of news and journalism
  • Explore seven floors of galleries, theaters and interactive exhibits
  • See the largest collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs
  • Discover 5 centuries of news history and understand the evolution of news since 1975
  • Gain insight into how the FBI fights crime in the age of terrorism and cybercrime

Activity Overview

Welcome to the Newseum, the world's most interactive museum, where five centuries of news history meets up-to the-second technology on America's Main Street. Find out 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. The Newseum's 14 major galleries and 15 theatres will immerse visitors in the world's greatest news stories, the people, the places and the times. Whether you have just a few hours or want to spend all day, you’ll find something for everyone in the family. The Newseum is located between the U.S. Capitol and the White House and just one block from the National Mall.

The Berlin Wall Gallery at the Newseum offers the largest exhibit of Berlin Wall's sections outside of Germany. The gallery of Today's Front Pages shows daily front pages from more than 80 newspapers from all over the world. Other galleries cover topics such as news history, the September 11 attacks, the First Amendment, world press freedom and the history of the Internet, TV and radio.

The Newseum opened in 1997 and has become one of the most popular destinations in Washington DC. Several news broadcasts and the Washington D.C. bureau of Al Jazeera America are hosted in its high definition television studios.

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

  • Admission

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food

Important Information

Visitor brochures are available in English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.

Newseum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Voucher Information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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