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So the Washington Post an architectural review of what is sure to be the biggest thing in D.C. this year, save for the 2008 campaign. The Newseum opens here on April 11, but they let Post architectural critic Phillip Kennicot in for a sneak peak, as some Post photographers snapped away.
The resulting slideshow of images gives prospect visitors an inside look at a project that has been highly anticipated (but one that has been many years in the making.) It's not the building itself that has so many of us so excited, however. It's a museum, for all of us media dorks, celebrating the news.
While admission is going to cost a whopping 20 BUCKS (except for opening day April 11, when everyone is welcome for free), it's going to be well worth it. The 7-level structure features, 14 galleries, 15 theaters, two broadcast studios, a 4-d time-travel experience (whatever the heck that means!), one Wolfgang Puck luxury restaurant and a huge new complex of apartments. Just take a look at the Newseum's own virtual tour. It's awesome!
At 250,000 square feet, Newseum is sure to impress. They have 35,000 historic magazines and newspapers in their collection. Famous for their database of daily newspaper front pages online everyday, Newseum will display 35 papers' front pages in sidewalk displays. All of this and whole lot more to the tune of $450 million.
Now, I'm not sure about this $20 admission thing (there is no student rate) but the idea is there. Newseum is a wonderfully interesting and useful online tool, so seeing it in person is bound to something short of euphoric. Don't think for a second that I won't be the first in line for Opening Day on April 11. Besides, some of ABC's Good Morning America will be filming there that day. And I love me my Diane Sawyer.
3 comments:
20 bucks? Are they kidding?
Or am I just a cheapskate?
I had the opportunity to check out the newseum last weekend. I have been waiting for years ever since the Rosylnn location closed.
The whole museum is a classroom. Filled with documentaries, interactive activities, and tons of powerful/emotional photographs.
The museum fee can be more than just 20 dollars. Why? If visitors want to 'Be a TV Reporter' that means extra 8 bucks. For that extra 8 bucks- visitors stand in front of a camera and pretend to deliver a 'live hit' which can be viewed online, and you receive a photo too!
After visiting the museum- I felt proud to be a journalist. It does a good job with explaining the importance of journalism in a democracy.
My favorite aspects of the museum were:
1. Be a TV Reporter
2. The view on the top floor of the museum
3. The 9/11 dedication room. Very powerful.
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