On May 23, 2008, Washington, DC will be getting another new museum called the National Museum of Crime & Punishment. Located in DC’s Chinatown neighborhood (575 7th Street NW) and accessible via metro, the museum is dedicated to the history of crime with special attention paid to law enforcement, forensic science, crime scene investigation. The National Museum of Crime and Punishment is sure to be a favorite among all those who have a passion for the legal system or the novices who simply enjoy Law & Order. The museum is co-owned by John Morgan, a businessman from Florida and John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted.
According to the museum's press release detailing what visitors can expect, "Permanent attractions include opportunities to interact with a realistic forensics lab, create ID cards and fingerprinting, and use a lie detector test. Visitors to the museum will experience first-hand the skills necessary to fight crime through such interactive components as a simulated FBI shooting range and high-speed police chase simulators."
Highlights and Exhibits
- A Notorious History of American Crime. This exhibit is dedicated to the evolution of crime. Beginning with medieval knights and progressing through the ages to the present “white collar crimes” the galleries examine the criminal mastermind.
- Punishment:The Consequence of Crime –Learn about Fingerprinting for Children; try and outwit a lie detector test and leave with your mug shot.
- Crime Fighting - Try the simulated FBI shooting range and test your skills; or try a simulated police chase if you are really adventerous.
- CSI-- Learn the four different lighting techniques used to reveal evidence; visit a morgue and learn about the autopsy; and take the final safety challenge.
- America’s Most Wanted – will be filming at the museum year round.
Address
575 7th Street NW
Washington, DC
(202) 393-1099
Admission
Adults: $17.95 + tax
Seniors (60+), Military, Retired Military, Police, Retired Police
Children: $14.95 + tax
Children age 5 and under are free
Hours
The Museum will be open to the public daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. March through August and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. September through February. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.
Website
www.crimemuseum.org
