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Slated to open on September 11, 2011, construction on the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on the grounds of the World Trade Center is currently underway. Residents in the District have an opportunity to contribute to the construction in an early christening event: a steal beam–signing ceremony.

This week, we have discussions about the Roman Empire, Lincoln, Nazis and blogging, as well as a handful of lectures on contemporary art.

DCist's guide to lectures and discussions in the D.C. area

              

When the Newseum opened this summer, some commentators reminded us that museums are places to house the archaic, outdated, and the useless—what a perfect place for print media!

DCist's guide to lectures and panel discussions in the D.C. area

Remember the Unabomber and that itty-bitty shack he holed himself up in? Well, they're in the news again.

>> Recently opened on July 18 and running through January 3 is Dig It! The Secrets of Soil at the Natural History Museum. The exhibit covers a massive 5,000 square feet with interactive learning activities which explore fungi, bacteria, worms, and other organisms often hidden from view. Check the website for a wealth of related learning materials for the kiddies.

Just like its subject — the news — the Newseum, which opens tomorrow, includes far more information than the average museum-goer can handle. It would take days (there are 24 hours of documentary footage alone) to see everything on display in the 250,000-square-foot museum, and with a $20 admission charge, a visit to the Newseum should be a full-day’s outing. Opening day, however, is free of charge, so you might want to head down even for just a long lunch hour to check out the new site tomorrow.