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Studio Tour Visitor Comments

We'd like to share what some of our visitors have to say about their experience visiting VOA and taking the studio tour:

“As a former Marine who learnt Dari in the military through many VOA programs, the tour was very informative and insightful. It is very interesting to view the nuts and bolts of the day to day operations that broadcast the news. Maybe a little more live viewing operations would really polish the tour.”
               ◊Arash - California

“I am so glad I came today. I am visiting DC and decided to visit places that interest me which I have not been to on my previous visits. Thank you so much for all you do to bring truth and witness to the world. You are brave, compassionate, good people. The guide was attentive, knowledgably and most gracious. Again, thanks and I am thankful I came.”
               ◊ Peg - San Diego, CA

"It was great seeing one of the biggest newsrooms in the world and also seeing the Albanian Service who I've been watching on TV my whole life. Thank you VOA for this opportunity."
               ◊ Gentiana - Kosovo

"The studio tour was very extremely informative and most professionally done. The tour is modern, well-organized, efficient and the range of languages used to communicate with the world is amazing. Keep up the good work!"
               ◊ Carrol - Baltimore, MD

"The VOA tour was an unforgettable experience that has taught me how to be a professional reporter and a broadcaster. I hope that in the future I will be a VOA correspondent. Thanks for the visit and I hope to come again soon."
               ◊ Jose - Panama City, Panama

"I enjoyed bringing my university interns here in Washington, DC on a very educational tour. Thank you VOA for what you do for the citizens of our world."
               ◊ Stephanie - Kansas

"It was very interesting to find out  about all VOA does to give quality, truthful and comprehensive news to so many countries around the world. I was also surprised in how many languages VOA broadcasts in."
               ◊ Zane - Portland, Oregon


"Wonderful tour, it's one of the most substantive tours I've been  on during my time in DC. Thank you."               ◊ Kate - San Diego, California


"Thank you so much for your tour, it was very interesting. I am from Russian and I used to listen to VOA in the 1980's . It was during the time of the Cold War and I used to put my finger on top of the antenna to have better access."               ◊ Svetlana - Russia


"Thank you, VOA, keep doing the great work that you do. I am glad there is an organization that reports the real truth and lends support to those who are in need."
               ◊ Charles - South Carolina

See VOA Live
  • Learn more about our history and the regions to which we broadcast, and watch news as it happens through live TV and radio broadcasts
  • For reservations or more information, call (202) 203-4990 or visit www.VOAtour.com
Map and Directions
Map & Directions

Reservations are recommended for our free tours. To reserve space on our group tours, please visit our online reservation site.
You can also contact the Office of Public Affairs by phone (202) 203-4990 or e-mail tickets@voanews.com.

Historic Mural "The Meaning of Social Security"
Ben Shahn Mural: West Wall

"I feel that the whole Social Security idea is one of the real fruits of democracy. There may be some limitations to my powers of exposition, but at least it is my aim to make the mural a clear and feeling picture of Social Security, and, I hope, one that may be understood by average Americans."

- Ben Shahn Letter to Edward Bruce Section of Fine Arts and Painting July 14, 1941

Contact Us

For questions and information, please contact VOA Public Relations. Here's how to reach us by phone and e-mail:

Phone: 1 (202) 203-4959
E-mail: askvoa@voanews.com
Fax: 1 (202) 203-4960


Our address:
Voice of America Public Relations
330 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20237