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National Museum of Crime & Punishment
(Now Closed)Museum and History Museum
Penn Quarter, Washington
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AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014Although there is an admission fee to get into the museum, it’s worth the money especially if you have children in tow. It’s a lot of fun! Read more
Mark BJune 26, 2015Cool interactive museum similar to Spy Museum. Must see if interested in history of crime and punishment in history. $22 for adults and self guided. Lots to see.- AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014The museum has exhibits that cover everything from outlaws in the Wild West to mobsters who ruled U.S. cities in the early 20th century to mass murderers and serial killers. Read more
Jay EdwardsMarch 9, 2013I was really happy to see an exhibit on dog fighting. I would have liked to see more people stop and educate themselves instead of pass right through that section. Dog fighting is a crime.
Insider PerksFebruary 24, 2012Both sides of the law are explored in depth through a fascinating history of crime dating as far back as the medieval era. Join pirates, outlaws, bank robbers and the lawmen who captured them. Read more
ArbellJanuary 11, 2014A really fascinating look at American culture in relation to crime. Enjoyed much more than the Spy Museum.
- Tracey S.February 29, 2012This is one of the few museums you have to pay for in DC, but it seems like fun. We visited the gift shop, not the museum and they had some fun presents you could buy as souvenirs.
Elizabeth McDonaldSeptember 15, 2011This is a fabulous museum with one major flaw: the number of grammatical and spelling mistakes. That bothered me a lot, but otherwise I really enjoyed it and would still highly recommend a visit.
Jessica RomanJanuary 9, 2013Wish there was more on the Zodiac killer on display. The serial killer autographs were Neato! Lots to see and do while walking through. Was interesting!
InternsROCK!June 3, 2013Interning in D.C.? Grab a key tag from The Washington Center and receive 20% off admission during InternsROCK! June 7 - 16th 2013. internsrockdc.com #InternsROCK
Kasey ShermanMay 26, 2012Really interesting museum, definitely did not have as much time as I needed, I spent two hours on the first half alone. But the signage is riddled with grammar mistakes and some are inappropriate.
Louise BradshawNovember 5, 2012If you plan on doing the driving or firearms training simulators, good luck. We waited 'til 10 after and no-one showed up.
Jessica BarabaApril 12, 2012I loved this museum and all the interactive platforms. I also did the Decomposition lab and it was awesome. Very expensive, however.
Social News NetworkJune 11, 2012In the heart of Chinatown in Washington D.C. this museum is a little pricey but definitely worth it!
Andrea NewlandOctober 13, 2010Awesome museum! Chronologically structured, easy to navigate, interactive. John Walsh films America's Most Wanted here every Saturday night at 9pm...$25 per ticket.
Tashi HaskinJanuary 21, 2016A great place to learn about the history of crime and punishment in the US.
- InternsROCK!May 24, 2011If you're an intern in D.C., get a wristband from TWC and during InternsROCK! June 10-19, buy one ticket and get one free! Details:
M Squared Real EstateAugust 19, 2011The museum has great artifacts and is organized by era. Don't leave without trying the FBI shooting game.
Gris DaullFebruary 9, 2013Parenting at its best. Yes, that's a mom teaching her roughly 6 year old to shoot a gun.
HISTORYMarch 31, 2010On April 1 1845, Samuel Morse opened the world's first telegraph office on this location. Messages were sent in a coded alphabet consisting of electronic dots & dashes which became known as Morse Code
Lisa Marie CzopSeptember 15, 2009Scare your pants off at NMCP for Fright at the Museum, featuring a real electric chair and the souls that died in it! Wed-Sun, Oct. 21-24 & Oct. 28-31, the most unique Halloween!
Kathleen HaffemanJune 16, 2010Give yourself at least a couple hours here, there's a ton to see and read. Definitely worth the admission ticket.
Travel ChannelMarch 11, 2011In the nation's capital lies a plaster death mask cast from the corpse of one of America's most-wanted gangsters, John Dillinger. But is it really his face, or does the mask prove he got away? Read more
NolanFebruary 17, 2013Probably not worth the full price ticket but watch for specials. As with other DC museums, plan to spend a few hours here. The grammar/typos in the exhibits are terrible in places.
- Gris DaullFebruary 9, 2013DO NOT bring kids here. There's multiple gruesome pictures. They will also quickly get bored and be extremely annoying to others.
Road UnraveledJuly 29, 2010one of my favorite museums in dc. kind of similar to the spy museum but better
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