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NEWSEUM

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555, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.c., The United States Of America
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It is broadly displayed on the facade: the reproduction of the First Amendment to the American Constitution, which guarantees freedom of the press and expression. And it is precisely to defend it that the Newseum was created to present the importance of the press.

This place is dedicated to the media in all their forms: print, radio and television. The museum is very interactive and should delight both the youngest and oldest visitors. We are impressed by the huge wall of images (9/11 Gallery on level 4) where some of the reports of the last few decades are displayed. A very interesting history of the press is presented (News Corp. News History Gallery on level 5), a very moving film on September 11, 2001 is shown with a wall of newspapers from all over the world on this event. The highlights of the 20th century in the United States are reviewed on screens while one of 80 international newspapers is updated daily (at street level, outside). Temporary exhibitions are very well done. A room contains all the famous and terrible press photos that won the Pullitzer Prize (on level 1). For young audiences, a large part of the focus is on information production (NBS News Interactive Newsroom). For the older ones, don't miss the exhibition on journalism during the Vietnam War. The section on the FBI, its history and methods through the most high-profile cases also deserves attention. The view from the building's terrace is also very pleasant.

This museum is perhaps one of the most impressive both for its originality and its subject (the media), especially since this space takes sides with the memorial to journalists killed in the course of their work at level 3.

The Newseum will close at the end of 2019 due to severe financial difficulties. John Hopkins University plans to buy the building for about $375 million to transform it into classrooms. A very sad news. Hurry up and visit this incredible museum before it closes!


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Un musée passionnant dans lequel il est tout à fait possible de passer une journée entière tant il est riche et intéressant. Entre expos permanentes et provisoire, il y en a pour tous les goûts.

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