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Newseum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 282 attractions in Washington DC
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Attraction type: History museum, Specialty museum
Address: 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington DC, DC 20001
Tel: 888-639-7386

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5 of 5 stars
Jazz77   43 contributions
Utah
Nov 1, 2009

Probably the nicest and most interesting museum in all of Washington. The exhibits are of high interest to everyone. Very interactive. Worth the money. Buy tickets online in advance to avoid lines. more

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5 of 5 stars
ron4152_8   5 contributions
Stuart, Florida
Nov 1, 2009

We found the Newseum to be one of our favorite places to visit. We started with the Pullizer Prize winning photos over the years. Many of the photos we had not seen before. There are a number of film accounts of major news stories over the years and hundreds of news articles and pictures. We spent four hours there and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Yessillah   3 contributions
Cork, Ireland
Oct 26, 2009

While most of the Museums in DC are free, the Newseum charges $20 for an adult, which allows two consecutive days entry. An unusual extra perhaps, but you'll be surprised at how likely it is that you will return to catch what you missed. The Newseum is dedicated to the medias coverage of the news all over the world, through... more

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5 of 5 stars
SixOneTwo   30 contributions
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 25, 2009

The Newseum was our top priority when visiting Washington DC. Sometimes a high priority can build up unrealistic expectations, but I have to say we were not disappointed in the least! If you're a news junkie, have an interest in journalism or media, or like to re-hash the details of historic events, you should really enjoy your visit. Some of... more

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4 of 5 stars
DMHistoryFan   2 contributions
Des Moines, IA
Oct 22, 2009

This is a wonderful museum of how the news media has covered various historical events and how that has affectged the outcomes.We spent the entire day, and still did not see everything. There are many artifacts as well as newsclips to view in a delightful atmosphere. more

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5 of 5 stars
Jules63   6 contributions
Montreal
Oct 21, 2009

Visited the Newseum after having seen it on Trip Advisor, with our two teenagers - 16 yr old girl and 14 yr old boy. The place was a total hit!! What we loved about the Newseum were the interactive exhibits, the broadcasting, the photos, the news provided from a different angle, the floor plan which allows you to feel uncrowded... more

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2 of 5 stars
familyof4SanDiego   1 contribution
san diego
Oct 12, 2009

We enjoyed many museums and attractions & monuments & tours in DC especially the American History Museum and the Spy Museum & the Library of Congress. The Newseum we were very excited about and saved it for last. it did not hold any of the kids' interest which surprised me. Not even making a mini news/weather broadcast. kids age 13... more

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5 of 5 stars
Mark_in_SD   6 contributions
San Diego, CA
Oct 12, 2009

We hadn't read any reviews about the Newseum, but noticed it while walking down Pennsylvania Ave. We decided to come back the next day, and our only regret is we didn't have more time. We spend almost 5 hours touring the floors and our family of four (including 2 teenage daughters) all agreed we could have stayed an hour or... more

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5 of 5 stars
travelingmom22   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Oct 8, 2009

The Newseum is a must do while in DC. It's not free like the Smithsonian museums, but it's worth the $12.95 for kids and $19.95 for adults. Buy online and save 10%. Must see/do: The 4D movie: A big screen presentation of some ground breaking journalists and the stories they broke, with a little bit of live action in the... more

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5 of 5 stars
doctorbubba   17 contributions
atlanta
Oct 5, 2009
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Absolutely loved this museum. We spent over 4 hours here and could've stayed longer. The exhibits are wonderfully presented, very informative and great for all ages. "Kids" of all ages will enjoy the interactive sections. Everyone visiting D.C. should have this on their agenda. more

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Newseum Address

555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington DC, DC 20001
Tel: 888-639-7386