International Spy Museum
- Address: 800 F Street NW, Downtown, Washington D.C.
- Hours: Opens 8:30am - 10am, closes 4pm - 8pm depending on day. Closed Nov 25 and Dec 25.
- Admission: Adults: US$19.95, Youths (7-17): $14.95, Seniors/Military/Intelligence: $15.95
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Cultural Experience,
Good for Kids,
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If you've ever wanted to step into James Bond's shoes and live a glamorous spy life, the International Spy Museum is the place to learn the secrets. One of Washington D.C.'s hottest attractions, the museum is flashy, over the top - an engaging, fun museum that illustrates high-tech gadgetry, notorious spy cases, secret methods, and the not-so-pleasant consequences of being an international person of mystery.
The much-acclaimed museum of espionage gives spy fans their fill of cool gadgets and interactive displays. All visitors are invited to play the role of a secret agent by adopting a cover at the start of their visit. Throughout the museum, you can try to identify disguises, listen to bugs, and spot hidden cameras. A lot of the exhibits are historical, focusing on the Cold War in particular (a re-creation of the tunnel under the Berlin Wall is an eerie winner).
The museum sponsors a huge range of special activities including KidSpy Overnight, which is basically a spy-themed slumber party, and Spy at Nigh, a themed hour-long role-play/puzzle challenge for adults.
Latest Reviews
Review by Natalie O, May 2013
Doing what: Washington DC Power Pass™
The pass is really useful. It can be picked up before the date that you wish to use it. I did the Spy Museum, Crime Museum and the Newseum in 1 day as they were close together
Review by Linda A, April 2013
Doing what: International Spy Museum
Very enjoyable and informative. 12-year-old grandson enjoyed seeing all the "old" spy stuff, but was a bit unsettled by the cyber spying and cyber attack potential. It made for a good discussion about what we were and could be doing to combat this type attack. Well worth a visit.
Review by Lydia L, November 2012
Doing what: International Spy Museum
This is a another great museum! If you are a spy nerd and are fascinated by espionage and intellegence gathering, this is the museum for you. The museum store is fun too.
Practical Info
The International Spy museum is located on F Street NW, near the J Edgar Hoover FBI Building and the National Archives. The museum is accessible by metro and bus. Keep in mind, the museum is extremely popular with kids, and lines form early to get in. There's also a shop with everything you need for your next secret mission.
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