International Spy Museum
#49 of 100 things to do in Washington DC
The International Spy Museum is a privately owned museum dedicated to the field of espionage located within the 1875 Le Droit Building in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C., across the … Wikipedia
Hours: Mon – Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am–7:00 pm
Address: 800 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 393-7798
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 and 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 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 important role in and impact on current and historic events. The Museum focuses on human intelligence and reveals the role spies have played in world events throughout history. It is committed to the apolitical presentation of the history of espionage in order to provide visitors with nonbiased, accurate information.
General Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) $19.95
Senior (ages 65+), Military, Law Enforcement $15.95
Youths (ages 7-11) $14.95
Children age 6 & under Free
The International Spy Museum is a privately owned and operated museum completely independent of tax money or government funding. Your admission fee, together with retail and membership revenue, supports the Museum’s research, exhibitions, and educational programming.
The top 10 artifacts to see in the Museum
- The Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger
- The Lipstick Pistol
- The Spy Pigeon
- Jaws’ teeth from Moonraker
- A German enigma machine from 1944
- An Oscar from a film director and one-time spy
- Zao’s Jaguar XKR from Die Another Day
- George Washington spy letter
- Goldfinger’s golf shoes
- Silva’s laptop from Skyfall
website: http://www.spymuseum.org
