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The mission of the International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage in an engaging way and to provide a context that fosters understanding of its importance and impact on current and historic events. The exhibit combines themed rooms and activities with historic tales and artifacts from the history of global intrigue. History takes on vivid life in this artfully designed exhibition space.
Highlights of the International Spy Museum:
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The only museum in the world dedicated to the history and art of espionage |
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Over 600 artifacts dedicated to the art of spying - Many on display to the public for the first time |
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Learn first-hand how spies perform their spy craft |
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Learn your hidden identity and understand how a spy lives undercover |
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Learn how cyber-warfare can impact a nation, and how to defend against it |
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Learn about famous celebrities who were spies for their country |
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Discover the secrets behind code breaking during World War II |
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Discover how espionage impacted the Cold War Era |
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5,000 Sq ft Gift Shop with gadgets, books, souvenirs and apparel |
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The International Spy Museum opened in Washington, DC on July 19, 2002. It is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage. It is the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events.
The Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. These artifacts illuminate the work of famous spies and pivotal espionage actions, as well as help bring to life the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secretive espionage missions in world history.
The International Spy Museum experience begins with an orientation to the techniques, tools, and other tradecraft associated with espionage. Visitors watch a Briefing Film and tour the "School for Spies" where 200 artifacts are displayed. The latter also includes interactive exhibits about audio surveillance, threat analysis, and maintaining one's cover.
Visitors use this newfound knowledge throughout the rest of the Museum as they explore two floors of intimate galleries that trace the history of espionage from biblical times to the present day. Exhibits feature stories of real spies -- their missions, their fates, and how their espionage affected some of the most pivotal moments in world history. The Museum experience concludes with a film about the significance of intelligence in the 21st Century.
Not just anyone can enter this world of international espionage. Your eTicket is your all-access pass to everything covert, top-secret, and all around spy-like. Just don't be surprised if it self destructs after you use it.
Jan 17- Feb 17: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Feb 18-19: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Feb 20: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Feb 21-Mar 25: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mar 26- Apr 16: 9:00am- 8:00pm
Apr 17- Jun 30: 9:00am - 7:00pm
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Washington DC -- Home to over 10,000 spies
Cyber Attacks Exhibit
Spies Among Us Exhibit
Operation Spy
School for Spies
War of the Spies Exhibit
Induction to the Spy World
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