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International Spy Museum
(Now Closed)Museum and Science Museum
Penn Quarter, Washington
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Wired recommend this place
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HISTORYApril 1, 2010The museum opened on July 19, 2002 and is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events.
Travel ChannelSeptember 27, 2011What could a black umbrella have to do with the 1978 death of a journalist? Discover the sinister reality at this museum in the nation’s capital. As seen on Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum.
Brian HiltyJanuary 4, 2013What a great place. If you are not careful you won't be able to find a way out. Follow the signs.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 2, 2011While the museum may be full of them, it's no secret that stocks spy gadgets and disguises make unique, original gifts. -- Green Guide Editor
Marko NikolicNovember 13, 2010This museum is awesome. Interactive games and videos. Really worth visiting. You can also save $2 on admission by going to their site and playing the spy game
What's Good HereAugust 12, 2014Sister museum to the newer (and better) Mob Museum in Las Vegas, but showing its age.
Valentin GuerinFebruary 17, 2018Fun for kids (and adults) but overpriced. Come early to avoid the line.
ToryBurchJune 26, 2013Visit this museum to pretend you’re James Bond or to learn how the world’s best detectives handled their toughest jobs.
John LJuly 12, 2010Try solving some of the puzzles on ads for the museum in the Metro Center station, and texting the code to the number on the signs.. You can get yourself $5 off admission.
Lucie MelahnNovember 7, 2011Spy shop is super fun and you don't have to pay admission to shop there. During holiday season they offer photos with Spy Santa.
Bruna GabriellaAugust 17, 2011This place is huge and very interesting, totally worth the money. Reserve at least 3.5 hours to explore it - there's a lot to read and learn. Photos are not allowed.
Josh E.October 3, 2014Double check groupon the day before you plan to go. They have deals for groups of 1, 2, or 4.
Ian Bryant-SmithMarch 15, 2015Way more expensive than any of the other museums in town, but definitely worth going to once.
Tammi 🐾 CopseyApril 14, 2012Amazingly interactive and fun museum...especially after dark! The ninja party was a blast!
Shoshana SchillerMay 18, 2010"Operation Spy" is a lot of fun and well worth the money, but do it during the day. There really aren't any worthwhile "extras" for the Spy at Night, even though it costs more.
KristiaMarie Pastor BalatbatFebruary 7, 2016The James Bond exhibit has some cool interactive displays.
Jenny KMarch 26, 2016Friday at 9am - no line. Friday at 10am - line out the door and down the block.
Beth HallisyOctober 16, 2010Sarah Rothchilde and her staff are fabulous, kind, good hearted people who saved our trip to DC. Thank you!! Spy Museum rocks too!!
WiredAugust 23, 2012Features the largest collection of international spy-related artifacts ever placed on public display.
Noah KressAugust 14, 2011Be sure to check out the James Bond-esque Aston Martin secret agent car. Never knew there was fact behind the fiction!
Carie JonesJuly 10, 2011Great for kids and families. Very interactive. If you're looking for less fluff and more artifacts, take a pass.
Vince SullivanMarch 10, 2013Could take it or leave it. Would be perfect place for 10th year old boys. Lots of spy interactive things.
Lily JungJuly 7, 2016The Operation Spy was a bit disappointing for my teenage kids. They were given busy work of "scanning" documents which had nothing to do with the final outcome. They were expecting to problem solve.
M Squared Real EstateAugust 19, 2011Try an Operation Spy which is an hour long interactive event where you get to be a spy with a group of people on a mission.
Kyung Wayne LeeJune 17, 2013Spy ID is for sure pointless. There is a military discount. Will end up being like $15.- Alaa ShakerAugust 27, 2014The Bond Villains exhibit was pretty good. Check out the Spy vs Spy store too!
Jessica KogutNovember 7, 2011So much fun. Took my six year olds wasn't sure if they would like it but we all had a ball. Very cool spot.
Chris SmithSeptember 22, 2010Great and fun museum but a bit cramped. Try and go on a day when kids will be in school to avoid congestion!
Tiffany BowersJuly 11, 2012Thank you all for the great tips! This spy museum is on my list.! I want to do this when i grow up lol sounds great.!!- Sybil BarnesSeptember 26, 2009Visit the Spy Museum. Seeing some of the gadgets, tools, and electronics that spies have used was interesting. It was really fun for my kids to "discover" a rotary phone.
Military Discounts CentralFebruary 22, 2012This is a great place for those of you who love "James Bond" types of things!
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