Newseum: Photography & Photojournalism Exhibits + Optional Lunch

The government shutdown gives us an opportunity to appreciate some of DC’s many historical and cultural sites that don’t receive federal funding. One of our favorites is the Newseum, with 7 floors of public spaces and numerous exhibits. There is so much to see and do that someone can easily spend a full day here.
During our group visit we’ll focus on Newseum exhibits related to photography and photojournalism. Your host Robert is a Newseum member and founder of the non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture. This won’t be a full guided tour per se, but we’ll visit several of the exhibits together as a group, with an optional lunch discussion afterward.
Our tentative itinerary is provided below:

Pulitzer Prize Photographs Gallery
Level 1
9:10 - 10:00
This gallery - a visitor favorite - features the most comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs ever assembled, including photographs from every Pulitzer Prize-winning entry since 1942, when the award was first presented.

Pictures of the Year: 75 Years of the World’s Best Photography
Level 6
10:00 - 10:30
“Pictures of the Year: 75 Years of the World’s Best Photography” is a groundbreaking photography show featuring seven decades of award-winning images from the archives of Pictures of the Year International (POYi), one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious photojournalism competitions.

The Marines and Tet
Level 2
10:30 - 11:00
On the 50th anniversary of the Tet Offensive, “The Marines and Tet: The Battle That Changed the Vietnam War” will showcase the work of John Olson, a young photographer with Stars and Stripes who spent three days with the Marines at the 1968 Battle of Huêˊ (pronounced hway), the bloodiest single battle of the Vietnam War.

Optional Lunch (At Your Own Expense – Not Included in Newseum Admission)
Newseum Café - Concourse level
11:15 - TBD

Other Recommended Exhibits:
Hank Greenspun Terrace on Pennsylvania Avenue (spectacular DC views) - Level 6
News History Gallery - Level 5
9/11 Gallery - Level 4
“1968: Civil Rights at 50” - Level 4
Berlin Wall Gallery - Concourse
“Inside Today’s FBI” - Hubbard Concourse

Registration: Adult admission to the Newseum is $21.21 online or $24.95 at the door. Each attendee is responsible for purchasing their own ticket through the Newseum (this is not a FREE event).
https://tickets.newseum.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=TICKETS&c=GA

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This program is sponsored by the non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture:
“bringing people together to experience the history and culture of Washington, DC.”

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Registration: Adult admission to the Newseum is $21.21 online or $24.95 at the door. Each attendee is responsible for purchasing their own ticket through the Newseum (this is not a FREE event).
https://tickets.newseum.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=TICKETS&c=GA

Meeting Point: Meet at 8:55 am outside of the Newseum entrance on Pennsylvania Avenue. The doors open at 9:00 and it will take a few minutes to get through security. At 9:10 we’ll meet in the Newseum’s first floor lobby/atrium, just past the ticket counter, for our traditional group “icebreaker” introductions. Then we’ll proceed to the photography/photojournalism exhibits – starting with the Pulitzer Prize photo exhibit on the first floor.

Additional Questions: Anything that can’t be answered by the above event description, Google, or common sense please let us know.

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We look forward to seeing you - thanks!

Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)