Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Newseum Hailed Free Press, but got Beaten by Free Museums Associated Press WASHINGTON - In 2008, the Newseum -- a private museum dedicated to exploring modern history as told through the eyes of journalists -- opened on prime Washington real estate. Sitting almost equidistant between the White House and the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue, the glass-walled building became instantly recognizable for its multi-story exterior rendition of the First Amendment. References Visible links Hidden links: 1. file://localhost/usa/washington-newseum-honors-82-journalists-killed-2012 .