This Weekend at the Newseum

This Weekend at the Newseum

WASHINGTON, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the Newseum:

The Newseum Welcomes WALL•E
Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

WHAT:

Disney/Pixar's latest star has hit the nation's capital, and only the Newseum has him. To celebrate the release of the new animated feature WALL•E, the Newseum presents a special Family Day featuring an emphasis on technology and the environment.

WHO: WALL•E

WHEN:
Saturday, May 31

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Meet WALL•E: Disney/Pixar robot WALL•E greets Newseum visitors. (The New York Times-Ochs-Sulzberger Family Great Hall of News)

Noon to 1 p.m. - It's a race!: Find out what can deliver the news quicker, a text message or a telegram, at the demonstrations in the NBC News Interactive Newsroom. (Level 2)

1 to 2 p.m. - Hands On!: Don't just recycle yesterday's newspaper. Make something new! Reuse old newspapers to create newsboy caps, baskets and more. (Learning Center, Concourse Level)

All day - NewsMania(TM) Extra! Extra! Edition: Show what you know about today's news, environmental science and your favorite Pixar movies. NewsMania(TM) host Rita LaBoudit will be roving the Newseum in search of news savvy visitors.

All day - NewsHound Scavenger Hunt: Pick up your assignment at the Information Desk (Level 1), sniff out all the correct answers hidden within Newseum galleries.

WHERE:
NEWSEUM
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.

NOTE TO PUBLIC: Program space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For tickets, call 888/NEWSEUM or visit Newseum.org. (Newseum general admission: Adults $20; Seniors $18; Youth $13.)

MEDIA: Media who would like to cover these events are asked to contact Tina Tate, of the Newseum, at 202/292-6313, ttate@newseum.org or Maggie Haslam of Allied Advertising/PR at 202/742-8744, mhaslam@alliedadvpub.com.

Meet Tucker Carlson
Saturday, May 31, 2:30 p.m.

WHAT:

MSNBC senior correspondent -- and recent "Dancing with the Stars" contestant -- Tucker Carlson talks about the 2008 presidential campaign.

WHO: Tucker Carlson, senior correspondent, MSNBC

WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Knight Studio
NEWSEUM
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.

NOTE TO PUBLIC: Program space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For tickets, call 888/NEWSEUM or visit Newseum.org. (Newseum general admission: Adults $20; Seniors $18; Youth $13.)

MEDIA: Media who would like to cover this program are asked to contact.

Meet Arch Campbell
Sunday, June 1, 2:30 p.m.

WHAT: One of Washington's favorite movie critics previews the summer blockbusters.

WHO: Arch Campbell, arts and entertainment critic, WJLA-TV

WHEN: Sunday, June 1, 2:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Knight Studio
NEWSEUM
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.

NOTE TO PUBLIC: Program space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For tickets, call 888/NEWSEUM or visit Newseum.org. (Newseum general admission: Adults $20; Seniors $18; Youth $13.)

MEDIA: Media who would like to cover this program are asked to contact Tina Tate, of the Newseum, at 202/292-6313, ttate@newseum.org.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Newseum

CONTACT: Tina Tate of the Newseum, +1-202-292-6313, ttate@newseum.org

Web Site:

http://www.newseum.org/

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