11 Facts About Newseum

1.

Newseum was an American museum dedicated to news and journalism that promoted free expression and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, while tracing the evolution of communication.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,214
2.

The Newseum closed in December 2019 and, as of 2022, is seeking a new location.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,215
3.

ABC moved This Week back to its Washington, D C bureau in June 2013 citing the network's infrequent use of the Newseum studio compared to the cost of operating and maintaining a studio there.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,216
4.

Newseum argued that most of the U S news media is controlled by businesses who shut out stories that would counter their interests.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,217
5.

Kevin D Williamson of National Review Online defended the Newseum, calling the criticism "nonsense concentrate" and arguing that media-owning companies have an interest in promoting non-conservative causes.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,218
6.

Ilene Prusher, columnist for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, said that the Newseum stepped into the "minefield" of the Arab–Israeli conflict.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,219
7.

Pulitzer Prize Photographs Gallery: The Newseum put on display the most comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs ever gathered.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,220
8.

Berlin Wall Gallery: The Newseum had procured the largest display of the original wall outside of Germany.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,221
9.

Today's Front Pages Gallery: The Newseum received digital submissions of over 700 front pages from around the world.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,222
10.

Hank Greenspun Terrace on Pennsylvania Avenue: The Newseum terrace offered a panoramic view of Washington, DC overlooking one of America's most iconic streets, Pennsylvania Avenue.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,223
11.

The Newseum building was gutted in 2021 to prepare for construction of the Hopkins facility.

FactSnippet No. 1,234,224