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National Museum of Crime & Punishment

National Museum of Crime & Punishment

(Now Closed)
Museum and History Museum
Penn Quarter, Washington
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  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
    Although 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
  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
    The 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
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BJune 26, 2015
    Cool 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.
  • Jay E.
    Jay EdwardsMarch 9, 2013
    I 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 Perks
    Insider PerksFebruary 24, 2012
    Both 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
  • C-SPAN
    C-SPANAugust 30, 2011
    Opened in 2008, this museum includes a crime lab, simulated shooting range, high-speed police-chase, and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted. More in this C-SPAN segment shot at the museum. Read more
  • Arbell
    ArbellJanuary 11, 2014
    A really fascinating look at American culture in relation to crime. Enjoyed much more than the Spy Museum.
  • Tracey S.
    Tracey S.February 29, 2012
    This 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 M.
    Elizabeth McDonaldSeptember 15, 2011
    This 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 R.
    Jessica RomanJanuary 9, 2013
    Wish 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!
    InternsROCK!June 3, 2013
    Interning 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
  • stepher
    stepherApril 21, 2015
    You can book online to save a couple of dollars per ticket.
  • Kasey S.
    Kasey ShermanMay 26, 2012
    Really 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.
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkJune 11, 2012
    In the heart of Chinatown in Washington D.C. this museum is a little pricey but definitely worth it!
  • Jessica B.
    Jessica BarabaApril 12, 2012
    I loved this museum and all the interactive platforms. I also did the Decomposition lab and it was awesome. Very expensive, however.
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James CSeptember 7, 2015
    Really cool museum. However, it's closing soon.
  • Louise B.
    Louise BradshawNovember 5, 2012
    If you plan on doing the driving or firearms training simulators, good luck. We waited 'til 10 after and no-one showed up.
  • Melissa M.heart icon on user image
    Melissa Michaud NishanDecember 14, 2014
    Be sure to take the time needed.. lots to see
  • Andrea N.
    Andrea NewlandOctober 13, 2010
    Awesome museum! Chronologically structured, easy to navigate, interactive. John Walsh films America's Most Wanted here every Saturday night at 9pm...$25 per ticket.
  • Tashi H.heart icon on user image
    Tashi HaskinJanuary 21, 2016
    A great place to learn about the history of crime and punishment in the US.
  • Eric G.heart icon on user image
    Eric GAugust 20, 2014
    Lots of good stuff and lots to read. Plan on spending a few hours.
  • InternsROCK!
    InternsROCK!May 24, 2011
    If 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: http://bit.ly/j2UsOZ
  • M Squared Real Estate
    M Squared Real EstateAugust 19, 2011
    The museum has great artifacts and is organized by era. Don't leave without trying the FBI shooting game.
  • Camille W.heart icon on user image
    Camille WrightMarch 11, 2015
    Awesome! Has a TV show set and is really interesting!
  • Gris D.
    Gris DaullFebruary 9, 2013
    Parenting at its best. Yes, that's a mom teaching her roughly 6 year old to shoot a gun.
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYMarch 31, 2010
    On 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 C.
    Lisa Marie CzopSeptember 15, 2009
    Scare 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!
  • Orlando B.
    Orlando BloomJuly 3, 2012
    Best Museum in DC! I enjoyed the FBI shooting gallery! Read more
  • Kathleen H.
    Kathleen HaffemanJune 16, 2010
    Give yourself at least a couple hours here, there's a ton to see and read. Definitely worth the admission ticket.
  • Jen D.
    Jen DunnMay 17, 2013
    Look for people handing out coupons on the street. It saved us 50%!
  • Nolan
    NolanFebruary 17, 2013
    Probably 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.
  • Travel Channel
    Travel ChannelMarch 11, 2011
    In 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
  • Kathyheart icon on user image
    KathyJuly 8, 2015
    This place is awesome!!!
  • Natasha Z.
    Natasha ZuluagaJanuary 25, 2013
    If its snowing, mention the "snowbird" special for a special price
  • Theresa K.
    Theresa KopkaDecember 27, 2012
    Great museum, well worth the Groupon!
  • Nicolas C.
    Nicolas CARRANZAApril 9, 2014
    The bathroom is at the end of the museum. Good luck holding it
  • Gris D.
    Gris DaullFebruary 9, 2013
    DO NOT bring kids here. There's multiple gruesome pictures. They will also quickly get bored and be extremely annoying to others.
  • Road Unraveled
    Road UnraveledJuly 29, 2010
    one of my favorite museums in dc. kind of similar to the spy museum but better
  • Kerry Lynn B.
    Kerry Lynn BohenSeptember 17, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Come to National Museum of Crime & Punishment on Sept 18, say "Lock-Up" & save 50% on admission! Spread the word! Great fun for CSI fans. Sept 26 is Free Museum Day nationally.
  • Cherri F.
    Cherri FlinnJune 9, 2013
    Bonnie and Clyde's car is a great piece of history.
  • Dr. Christopher B.heart icon on user image
    Awesome place
  • PH .
    To charge you USD 21 for this... It's a perfect CRIME!
  • Adam S.
    Adam ShickleyOctober 5, 2011
    Great trip for teachers. Teachers get free admission with students.
  • Soxinly
    SoxinlyJuly 27, 2010
    Very cool museum! America's Most Wanted is also shot here.
  • Amy S.
    Amy S.August 30, 2010
    If you're in DC check it out and it's only a half block from the metro train!
  • A Z I Zheart icon on user image
    A Z I ZSeptember 21, 2013
    best criminal ever
  • Kristofer.K K.
    Kristofer.K KatoApril 8, 2010
    next time ur in DC,just check it out....u wont be disaapointed!!!
  • Steve E.
    Steve EldridgeJuly 19, 2010
    Got half off for checking in on Foursquare!
  • Trish R.
    Trish RodriguezJuly 26, 2010
    $10 tickets with foursquare check-in!
  • Isel A.
    Isel AimeeDecember 29, 2010
    Definitely kind of creepy...but I guess you can expect that.
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