International Spy Museum - Washington Museum

Descriptions from Across the Web

• The International Spy Museum provides a unique glimpse into the innovative ... more on Wcities
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• Overview The International Spy Museum in Washington DC is the only public ... more on tripadvisor.com
• 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 at a high and children searched for worthy role models. Exhibits include:School for Spies, which provides an introduction to the world of espionage and describes many of the skills and tools essential to a spy.The Secret History of History, which chronicles the history of spying from biblical times to the early 20th century.Spies Among Us, chock full of exhibits, films, and videos that examine espionage through World War II, showcasing real-life spy stories. This section explores ... 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 practice some tips we picked up at the museum, in a section called "Tricks of the Trade," where interactive monitors teach you what to look for, when it comes to suspicious activity. This tradecraft area is the first you come to in the museum, after you've seen the 5-minute briefing film, and it's easy to spend a lot of time here. In addition to the surveillance games, the section displays trick equipment ... more on frommers.com

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

Other Web Resources

• Read more about International Spy Museum on Yahoo! Travel
• www.spymuseum.org
• http://www.virginia.org