The Newseum serves as a showcase for news stories both old and new. The building contain several levels of galleries holding exhibits on a variety of subjects such as ”The Story of News”, the title gives a way the subject matter of this exhibit. There is an interactive news room for museum-goers to experience as well as temporary collections like the sports illustrated exhibit dedicated to the sports photographer Walter loss.
Newseum ticket prices vary according to age: the price for adult tickets are $21.95(19-64years), $17.95 for seniors (65 years plus), and $12.95 for children children(7-18years), children under 6 years old are admitted for free. They are open 7 days a week from 9am -5pm and close for few holidays.
The Newseum is located on 6th Street, NW and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. The balcony boasts a view of the US Capitol and is adjacent to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. The closest metro stops are the judiciary square and gallery place metro stops both on the red line. While visiting the Newseum why not stay at our very reasonably priced Washington DC Inn which is just a 10 minutes metro/subway ride away.
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