Visit and Hear The Voice of America
Since 1942, The Voice Of America has been broadcasting daily news, information, educational and cultural programming to the world. With AM, FM, short-wave, satellite TV and radio broadcasts in 44 languages, VOA boasts a global audience of over 115 million.
VOA started during World War II as an attempt to get news and information to Nazi occupied Europe and North Africa. It began broadcasting to Soviet Russia in 1947, as the Cold War escalated. During the 1980s, broadcasts into Russia peaked at 12 hours a day.
To have the ability to broadcast to virtually any hot-spot in the world, Voice of America also installed a radio studio and broadcast-relay facility aboard a converted Coast Guard cutter and moved it around the globe as needed.
The worldwide television and radio service is open for guided behind-the-scenes tours. The tour includes a historical film and exhibits, as well as a visit to the newsroom and studios during a live broadcast.
The Voice of America
330 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20237
Tours – 45-minute tours are offered at Noon and 3 p.m. weekdays.
Admission is free, but reservations are recommended – reserve your spot online or by calling 202-203-4990.
Nearest Metro subway station – L’Enfant Plaza Metro - Yellow, Green, Blue, and Orange lines or Federal Center Southwest Metro - Blue & Orange lines, then a 2-3 block walk
Parking – Metered street parking and public pay lots are available
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[...] If they enjoy television and radio (at least until the Newseum opens), take them to hear and tour the Voice of America. [...]