Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment 1, Bill of Rights, Constitution of the United States
Newseum
The Newseum is an interactive museum dedicated to free speech that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. It features seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail spaces and visitor services. It offers a unique environment that takes museumgoers behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made.
In addition to the Newseum’s full roster of exhibits, theater screenings and programs the Newseum Institute provides a forum for educational programs and thought-leadership initiatives, as well as educational materials addressing the five freedoms of the First Amendment: speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
The Newseum educates the public about the value of a free press in a free society and tells the stories of the world’s important events in unique and engaging ways.
Mission Statement of the Newseum
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20001
(Located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street between the White House and the U.S. Capitol, adjacent to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall.)
GPS Coordinates: 38.892857, -77.019959
Metro: Take Metro to Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter (Green Line and Yellow Line ) or Judiciary Square (Red Line ).
Parking: There is limited street parking. The Newseum recommends Panda Parking.
Hours: Open daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Admission Ticket Information: Purchase a ticket and the next day’s visit is free!
(202) 292-6100 or (888) 639-7386