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International Spy Museum
(Now Closed)Museum and Science Museum
Penn Quarter, Washington
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Wired recommend this place
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Yilen RodriguezFebruary 26, 2012This museum is so much fun!! It's incredible how many things were used years ago to spy! It's a must see when coming to DC
Brian HiltyJanuary 4, 2013What a great place. If you are not careful you won't be able to find a way out. Follow the signs.
Carie JonesJuly 10, 2011Great for kids and families. Very interactive. If you're looking for less fluff and more artifacts, take a pass.
Andrea PNovember 16, 2013More theme park, less museum. 20 bucks is a lot in a city where most museums are free. No mention of bay of pigs, Edward snowden, just boo Russians and nazis boo!
Lorraine-Lori JohnsJuly 3, 2014Awesome display of 50 years of James Bond Villains! Kids loved Operation Spy. Was WAY too hot for Spy in the City.
Shoshana SchillerMay 18, 2010"Operation Spy" is a lot of fun and well worth the money, but do it during the day. There really aren't any worthwhile "extras" for the Spy at Night, even though it costs more.
KristiaMarie Pastor BalatbatFebruary 7, 2016The James Bond exhibit has some cool interactive displays.
John LJuly 12, 2010Try solving some of the puzzles on ads for the museum in the Metro Center station, and texting the code to the number on the signs.. You can get yourself $5 off admission.
Travel ChannelSeptember 27, 2011What could a black umbrella have to do with the 1978 death of a journalist? Discover the sinister reality at this museum in the nation’s capital. As seen on Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum.
Aniruddha MandkeSeptember 15, 2014Fun place. Perfect for kids and nerds. Tad bit expensive. Look for discounts on tickets.
WorldStridesApril 8, 2011The Secret History of History: Uncover the stories of famous men and women considered above suspicion and doubly effective as spies. You know the history, now you'll know the secret history.
Marko NikolicNovember 13, 2010This museum is awesome. Interactive games and videos. Really worth visiting. You can also save $2 on admission by going to their site and playing the spy game
Chris SmithSeptember 22, 2010Great and fun museum but a bit cramped. Try and go on a day when kids will be in school to avoid congestion!
Jenny KMarch 26, 2016Friday at 9am - no line. Friday at 10am - line out the door and down the block.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 2, 2011While the museum may be full of them, it's no secret that stocks spy gadgets and disguises make unique, original gifts. -- Green Guide Editor
Tammi 🐾 CopseyApril 14, 2012Amazingly interactive and fun museum...especially after dark! The ninja party was a blast!
Sybil BarnesSeptember 26, 2009Visit the Spy Museum. Seeing some of the gadgets, tools, and electronics that spies have used was interesting. It was really fun for my kids to "discover" a rotary phone.
- Valentin GuerinFebruary 17, 2018Fun for kids (and adults) but overpriced. Come early to avoid the line.
Lily JungJuly 7, 2016The Operation Spy was a bit disappointing for my teenage kids. They were given busy work of "scanning" documents which had nothing to do with the final outcome. They were expecting to problem solve.
Beth HallisyOctober 16, 2010Sarah Rothchilde and her staff are fabulous, kind, good hearted people who saved our trip to DC. Thank you!! Spy Museum rocks too!!
cansu ugurluNovember 12, 2015Mission was quite easy. They try to get you involved but.... Good for kids tho!
Jessica KogutNovember 7, 2011So much fun. Took my six year olds wasn't sure if they would like it but we all had a ball. Very cool spot.
RiotAct ComedyFebruary 15, 2011Spy Museum you're awesome!!! The Riot Act Comedy Theater is going to be at the other end of your building!!! You can SPY & LAUGH without crossing a street! AWESOME!
Noah KressAugust 14, 2011Be sure to check out the James Bond-esque Aston Martin secret agent car. Never knew there was fact behind the fiction!
Kyung Wayne LeeJune 17, 2013Spy ID is for sure pointless. There is a military discount. Will end up being like $15.
WiredAugust 23, 2012Features the largest collection of international spy-related artifacts ever placed on public display.
M Squared Real EstateAugust 19, 2011Try an Operation Spy which is an hour long interactive event where you get to be a spy with a group of people on a mission.
- Alaa ShakerAugust 27, 2014The Bond Villains exhibit was pretty good. Check out the Spy vs Spy store too!
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