Exhibition: Covering Katrina
Date: Friday August 27, 2010 - Thursday September 1, 2011
Time: Daily 9:00a - 5:00p
Location: Newseum
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Covering Katrina
Five years ago on Aug. 29, Hurricane Katrina pounded the Gulf Coast, setting off one of the worst disasters in U.S. history.
Katrina formed over the Bahamas and traveled north, gathering strength as it crossed Florida and Mississippi. When it hit land in Grand Isle, La., wind speeds were approximately 127 miles per hour.
Katrina toppled levees surrounding the New Orleans area, resulting in extensive flooding. When the storm finally ended, 80 percent of the city was submerged in water. In some places, the water was more than 20-feet deep.
The human toll of Katrina was devastating: More than 1,800 people died; more than 1 million were displaced. To commemorate the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and its place in news history, the Newseum has opened “Covering Katrina,” an exhibit that highlights the extraordinary risks journalists took to cover one of the nation’s most destructive hurricanes.
Admission
General admission is good for admission on two consecutive days. Tickets may also be purchased at the Newseum’s ticketing kiosks and admissions desk.
- Adults (19 to 64) - $19.95 plus tax
- Seniors (65+), military and students with valid ID - $17.95 plus tax
- Youth (7 to 18) - $12.95 plus tax
- Children (6 and younger) - Free
Purchase tickets online and receive a 10% discount. Addional information contact 888/NEWSEUM (888.639.7386)