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Dec 13, 2019

After The Newseum Closes, You Can Still Find Plenty Of Journalism History Around D.C.

7 exhibits, historic sites, and tours for exploring the city’s news history.

Dec 11, 2019

Lonnie Bunch And Other Experts Have Some Advice About Ways To Make The Newseum … Better

It’s unclear if the journalism museum will reopen after it vacates its flagship Pennsylvania Avenue building on Dec. 31.

Oct 02, 2019

The Newseum Is Closing At The End Of The Year

Visitors have until December 31, 2019 to pay a visit.

Jun 28, 2019

Two Very Different D.C. Exhibits Remember The Stonewall Uprising On Its 50th Anniversary

“We want queer people who come to know this is their museum as well,” says Smithsonian curator Katherine Ott.

Jan 25, 2019

The Newseum Is Selling Its Iconic Building To Johns Hopkins

The university will purchase the Pennsylvania Avenue building for $372.5 million and turn it into a new home for its graduate programs in D.C.

Nov 28, 2018

Newseum’s Latest Exhibit Explores Shooting At Capital Gazette

It focuses on the story of the attack that killed five newsroom staff members in June.

Aug 03, 2018

Update: Newseum Will Stop Selling ‘You Are Very Fake News’ T-Shirts

This is an interesting choice on the part of a museum meant to “increase public understanding of the importance of a free press.”

Aug 29, 2017

As Financial Woes Continue, Newseum Considers Selling Its Building

Changes at the journalism museum have already begun with the departure of the president and CEO for the past two years.

Jun 22, 2017

Newseum Adds Farenthold’s Notes, Guardian Reporter’s Broken Glasses

“These two artifacts tell important stories about how journalists work, and the threats they face, even in the United States.”

Jun 14, 2017

Photos: Wawa Wants 50 Stores In D.C.

The first Wawa in D.C. will open by the end of the year.

 
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