Saturday, October 29, 2011

Newseum – Step inside the world of Journalism



October is coming to an end and November 2 is the anniversary of when the BBC television service was launched. News television stations give a reason for people to come together to find out what’s going in this crazy world.



Have you ever wondered how long news has been around? Well the Newseum located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., Newseum.org states that this museum of news offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.   


“This Museum is for anyone who enjoys history and is looking for a different kind of museum.” said USMC1775 a user of tripadvisor.com.


The museum’s website has a video that shows the top 10 things to see there. You can also see other exhibits such as News Corporation News history gallery. The gallery has a timeline that shows a group of historic newspapers and magazines and in between these timeline are 10 touch screens where you can play games, or look at a database of journalists or see up-close a hundred publications.


Another exhibit you can see is Time Warner World News Gallery. According to newseum.org, in this gallery, a large map vividly illustrates the stark differences in press freedom around the world. There are front pages of newspapers, feeds from international television that shows the enthusiasm of news and the different ways that it’s covered. You also get to read about journalists who have risked their lives.


“The Newseum offers an amazing view of history through pictures, articles, and artifacts.” said MeantToBe521 a user of tripadvisor.com.


Trying to figure out if you should make changes to a picture or if you should use an anonymous source in a story are hard decisions to make. Do you think you know what is ethical and unethical in the journalism world? Well put yourself to the test. The Bancroft Family Ethics Center an interactive booth that lets you confront decisions that reporters have to make every day.


Hours of Operation: The Newseum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

 Ticket Admission: Adults (19 to 64) - $21.95 plus tax, Seniors (65+), military and students with valid ID-$17.95 plus tax, Youth (7 to 18)-$12.95 plus tax,Children (6 and younger)-Free,  Family Four Pack (two adults and two youth visitors)-$49.95 plus tax Family Four Pack tickets are available only at the admissions desk.
the Berlin Wall




communcation tower that was on to of the World Trade Center

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