INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON, DC - BECOME AN UNDERCOVER SPY AGENT, BUILD YOUR OWN SPY GADGETS AND CRACK ENEMY CODES...

 

In this blog, you will be introduced to an intriguing museum in Washington, DC that houses the largest collection of spy artifacts to the public. The International Spy Museum, an independent nonprofit organization opened in 2002 in Washington, DC. Since this time, they have expanded into a new complex at L'Enfant Plaza in 2019. This is not a free museum like other museums in DC because they accepts donations and purchases are used to support the museum. 

The spy museum highlights the life of espionage agents through spy exhibits, gadgets, and secret spycraft activities. This museum provides 17 interactive spy skill challenges ranging from code cracking and lock picking to analyzing secret information to gain intelligence...
https://www.spymuseum.org/

 

Preview of the New Spy Museum in DC by Andy Feliciotti

The International Spy Museum opens daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Museum and store hours on Saturdays are from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM and on Sundays: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. During peak seasons, the museum hours may be extended and may vary on a weekly basis. Plan to spend 2-3 hours at the Spy Museum during each visit.

The museum is designed primarily for guests who are 9 years of age and older, whereas younger children requires more supervision to make interactive and displays more meaningful. Any guest under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Read museum policies prior to attending...
https://www.spymuseum.org/visit/know-before-you-go/faq/

SPY MUSEUM TICKETS, PARKING AND DISCOUNTS

Free Admission for children 6 years and under. Regular adult admission (13-64 years) is $30.69 each. Youth admission (7-12 years) is $20,09 each. Special discounts are available for senior 65+, military personnel, and college for $27.51 each as of 12/15/2024. A college and military ID is required for discounted tickets.The  museum uses timed ticketing to set limits on the number of visitors in the building... 
https://tickets.spymuseum.org/

Same day admission tickets can be purchased at the museum counter. However, be forewarned that you may be asked to return at a later time during peak season. The last ticket is sold one hour before closing. It is BEST to pre-purchase tickets for museum entrance. Dates can be set up to 45 days in advance.

The International Spy Museum is located in downtown Washington, DC near L'Enfant Plaza. It is therefore recommended that you use L'Enlfant Plaza Metro Station for your arrival and departure. Familiarize yourself with using the Metro prior to attending the Spy Museum. If you must drive, use Spot Hero to find parking in the vicinity of  L'Enfant Plaza SW near D St SW just south of Independence Ave SW...
https://freetoursbyfoot.com/international-spy-museum-tickets/

LEVELS OF FUN AT THE SPY MUSEUM
Learn about exhibits and activities on each level of the museum...

5TH FLOOR - UNDERCOVER MISSION Start here. Enter the Briefing Theater where you are introduced to your spy mission. Get your radio frequency identification (RFID) cover badge and test your spy skills. Preview the Undercover Mission video. GALLERY OF STEALING SECRETS Discover the science of spying and gadget engineering. Build your own spy gadget. Examine hundreds of inventions used to steal secrets. GALLERY OF MAKING SENSE OF SECRETS Discover how intelligence is gathered. Learn about master cryptologists and codemakers. Crack a coded massage. Learn how the CIA keep our country safe. GALLERY OF COVERT ACTION Discover how world events are influenced by spy activity -  ranging from sabotage and deception to lethal action and deadly plots. These exhibit show covert activities during WWII to fake news propaganda during US presidential elections. 4TH FLOOR - SPYING THAT SHAPED HISTORY Spying from the American Revolution to 21st century cyber warfare. AN UNCERTAIN WORLD Learn how spies are used to protect against threats at home. DEBRIEFING CENTER Receive your undercover performance debriefing and get a performance summary of your spy skills. https://www.spymuseum.org/exhibition-experiences/   ESPIONAGE ARTIFACTS - COLLECTIONS Here are three of my favorite artifacts at the Spy Museum... How did the Enigma Machine work? By Jared Owen

Four Rotor Enigma Machine (1943 - 944) - German built enigma machine looks like a typewriter used to encrypt messages. This is an original CIA device. James Bond - Aston Martin DB5 1964 - From the movie Goldfinger (1964) with "machine guns, tire slashers, rotating license plate, and ejector seat."  Insectothopter- This is a Russian intelligence drone of 1976, its a "dragonfly-shaped flying device with a microphone." View the entire collection of artifacts at...  https://www.spymuseum.org/exhibition-experiences/about-the-collection/collection-highlights/

International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington DC 20024
202.393.7798
info@spymuseum.org

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