East Coast Attractions

National Museum of Crime and Punishment

575 7th St. NW (between E & F Sts)

Washington, DC 20004

Tel. (202) 393-1099

info@crimemuseum.org

www.crimemuseum.org

In film classics such as "Little Caesar" and "Dial M for Murder" and today's TV staples of "CSI" and "Law & Order," crime has long been glorified. This new museum seeks to downplay the fame given to criminals and spotlight law enforcement's investigative work.

A history of American crime leads visitors through the winding hallway with information on crime and punishment in several time periods. Visitors can place their head and arms in colonial stocks, participat...

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- Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer (May 16, 2008)

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Price Range: $17.95 for ages 12 to 59; $14.95 for ages 5 to 11, seniors (60 and older), military and law enforcement; younger than 5, free. $5 self-guided audio tour.

Transportation: Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Yellow and Green lines)

Open Hours: Mar-Aug: daily 9am-7pm; Sept-Feb: daily 10am-6pm

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