Uncover the mystery of the world's only public museum dedicated to spies and the art of espionage. You'll explore the largest collection of international espionage artifacts, historic photographs, audio-visual presentations, computer interactive displays, special effects and more. The different buildings of the museum are unique as well. They were built between 1875 and 1892, and have housed a variety of individuals and organizations, including the offices of the American Communist party during World War II.
The museum features plenty of factual history as it puts you face to face with some of the world's most gifted spies as they share with you the details of their trade, their motivation for becoming a spy, and the harrowing life they lead. Exhibits including the School for Spies featuring more than 200 gadgets, weapons, bugs, cameras and vehicles; interactive stations that test your observation, analysis, and surveillance skills, plus more. Explore the roles spies have played on providing intelligence for key historical events and much, much more at the International Spy Museum!
International Spy Museum is a Tour Stop / Pick Up for the following tours:
All aboard for fun in the nation's capital on the Old Town Trolley Narrated Hop On/Hop Off Tour as you sit back while expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington DC with a two hour adventure covering Washington's major attractions such as the Lincoln Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
Spend an evening or afternoon learning about the intriguing world of Terrorists by attending the Sharing the Dragon's Teeth: Terrorists and Technology presentation at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.
The world of espionage is an interesting one and that is why the :
iSpy: Surveillance and Power in the Interactive Era book talk at the International Spy Museum is an event that you need to attend.
If you're planning on visiting Washington, DC, and you want to visit one of the adult themed exhibits at the International Spy Museum, drop off your kids at one of the children's exhibits and go explore.
