International Spy Museum - Washington Museum

  • Address: 800 F St, NW, Washington, DC 20004-1505
  • Phone: 866.SPY.MUSEUM
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  • Website:www.spymuseum.org
Average Rating
3.5
94+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
3.5
74+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
19+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $5

International Spy Museum
800 F St
NW, Washington, DC 20004-1505

International Spy Museum Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • The International Spy Museum provides a unique glimpse into the innovative world of espionage and its impact throughout history and present day. The state of the art exhibits include artifacts and spy stories from all over the world. General Admission $13 for ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The mission of the International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage in an engaging manner and to provide a dynamic context that fosters understanding of its important role in and impact on current and historic events. The Museum focuses on human ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Overview The International Spy Museum in Washington DC is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to the tradecraft, ... more on TripAdvisor
  • One of DC's newest museums is the International Spy Museum, which showcases the world's largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Over 600 pieces are on exhibit, including a collection of G-Man toys from the 1930s and 1940s when interest in G-Men was a... more on GoCityKids.com
  • After several visits to the Spy Museum, my 13-year-old and I like to test each other's powers of observation. We'll be standing in a store or other public place and look around for signs of "hostile surveillance, security systems, and unexpected risk or unlucky breaks." We're putting into practic... more on Frommers

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3.0
Crowded and rushed...

The International Spy Museum was very interesting, or would have been if we didn't have to fight through large crowds at each and every exhibit. It also felt very rushed, especially. There are only a few hands-on activities so you can't spend much time really exploring them. I think the museum ha... A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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1.0
Save you money folks

My wife & I live in Maryland and have been waithing for the perfect rainy weekend to see the Spy Museum .....What a let down. As the other reviews have stated it takes about 45min. to stand in the cattle lines and then there is one (single) elevator that takes you upstairs to the museum. Way over... duffscreations, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

1.0
Stroller policy pointless

Our family includes a 14-month old, a toddler who can take a few steps but not necessarily in the right direction or at the right time. He's long since outgrown his infant carrier, and as he's over the 25-pound mark, carrying him on my back is a recipe for misery. Like most tots, he's pretty fast... Abby, a user of Go City Kids. Read full review on GoCityKids.com

Beats the FBI Tour!

Well, since September 11th, they're not letting people in for the FBI tour anymore, so the Spy Museu... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

4.0
Libby F. 's review

Whew, did I ever need a drink after spending three hours in the Spy Museum! a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Directions

Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown or National Archive/Navy Memorial

At 8th St. NW

Hours

Open daily, but hours vary; generally, hours are from 9 or 10am to 5:30pm, staying open until 8pm in peak season. Check website for details

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Adults: $11 -- Seniors (age 65+)/ Military & Intelligence (with valid ID): $9 -- Children (grades K - 12): $8 -- Children 4 and under: Free -- The Museum opens at 10 am every day. -- April through October, the last General Admission Tickets are sold at 7
  • Collections: Gain access to the world's largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Over 600 pieces are on exhibit, including our collection of G-Man toys from the 1930s and 1940s when interest in G-Men ("G" stands for "Gover

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