Recommended Visit in DC: The Newseum

The Newseum http://www.newseum.org/ bills itself as "the worlds most interactive museum." From newspapers to movie reels, television to the World Wide Web, the Newseum showcases history through the lens of our media. Whether you are a history buff or a journalism junkie, the Newseum is a fabulous environment that will stir strong memories and stimulate your imagination.

There are seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail spaces and visitor services, offering a unique environment that takes museum-goers behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. The Newseum features 14 main exhibition galleries exploring news history, electronic news, photojournalism, world news and how the media have covered major historical events. The News Corporation News History Gallery, Comcast 9/11 Gallery, NBC News Interactive Newsroom and Bloomberg Internet, TV and Radio Gallery are all must-sees!

The Newseum is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 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 exterior’s unique architectural features include a 74-foot-high marble engraving of the First Amendment and an immense front wall of glass through which passers-by can watch the museum fulfilling its mission of providing a forum where the media and the public can gain a better understanding of each other. Adults (13 to 64) admission is $20, Seniors (65 and older), military and students with valid ID: $18, Youth (7 to 12): $13 and Children (6 and younger): Free. You can plan your visit at http://www.newseum.org/plan_visit/about.aspx?item=plan_directions&style=d.