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$18, Children(under 12): US$15, Seniors/Military or Intelligence Community: US$17
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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.
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You can save a LOT of money with this one! The trick is to have the stamina to do it all in a short period of time! The Crime and Punishment Museum and I Spy Museum are GREAT and well worth the 20 each. The Hop on Hop Off Trolly is also a great buy to help you get around to all the other site you will see. The Duck Tour isn't the best, but it was very informative and fun. The Newseum is also a good learning expereince. I was able to do these 5 in 2 days. Also, when I got my trolly pass on the second day, they gave me a 2 day pass from then, so that was good too. Continue Reading »
Great value for money. Highyly recommended! Continue Reading »
Very worthwhile pass to have as we saved quite a lot of money and is easy to use. Continue Reading »
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.
