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International Spy Museum

800 F St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Featured Review : When you mention the International Spy Museum to those who have attended, you will most likely get a "You must go" response. I know I did when I told folks it was on our agenda for this trip to Virginia. What I didn't ...See Full Review

  • Category:Museums
  • Hours:Apr.-Oct., daily 9-8; Nov.-Mar., daily 10-6; hrs subject to change; check Web site before visiting
  • Price:$16, children $13
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International Spy Museum Reviews

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Amazing Collection of Spy History and "Stuff"

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • January 2, 2011
Amazing Collection of Spy History and "Stuff"
Quote: When you mention the International Spy Museum to those who have attended, you will most likely get a "You must go" response. I know I did when I told folks it was on our agenda for this trip to Virginia. What I didn't take into account regarding... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal Off The Beaten Path Around Washington, DC

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Slick Museum Capitalizes on Popular Images

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Idler from Poolesville, Maryland
  • February 9, 2009
Slick Museum Capitalizes on Popular Images
Quote: Call me old school, but there's something just too clever by half about the International Spy Museum for my taste. Well, you might counter, spies are supposed to be clever. Shouldn't a museum devoted to them also be? Well, yes, but not like this,... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal Spies Like Us

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International Spy Museum

  • 3 out of 5 stars by grannola from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
  • October 9, 2006
Quote: The International Spy Museum sounded like it would be really neat. We read about it in tour books and even talked to people who'd been there. Although it had potential, we were a bit disappointed. The first problem is that strollers are not allowed,... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal Washington - Sights and Tastes

The Spy Museum

  • 3 out of 5 stars by hellbunnie from Dublin, Ireland
  • October 7, 2006
Quote: An entertaining exhibition covering spying methods and the history of spying. Loads of interactive stuff which is really just for kids, but I went with a bunch of post grad students, so we managed to enjoy taking on the identity of a spy and... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal A Week in Washington D.C.

International Spy Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by sheelshah from Burtonsville, Maryland
  • August 16, 2006
Quote: It's a one of a kind museum, with a lot of information on espionage. The tickets are slight expensive. Of course, they do provide a lot of information and visuals. They don't have a lot of sit-down visuals, rather then standing up and reading... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal Washington DC - Gallery Place/Chinatown

International Spy Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by aozyck from Redding, Connecticut
  • November 17, 2005
Quote: When we were told that we should plan to spend a minimum of 2 to 3 hours in this museum, I was surprised because I had a hard time believing there could be that much to see and do in such a place. But ,after 2-1/2 hours, we found that we could have... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal Weekend in Washington D.C.

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International Spy Museum

  • 2 out of 5 stars by Webgoddess from Burke, Virginia
  • August 12, 2005
Quote: The museum is the only one of its kind in the country and houses hundreds of gadgets, weapons, vehicles, and devices that have been used for espionage throughout history. You can also learn about famous (and little-known) spies throughout history.... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal Penn Quarter - Cultural and Urban Revitalization

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The International Spy Museum

  • 3 out of 5 stars by tamtbell from Fairbanks, Alaska
  • March 1, 2004
Quote: My father, who always loved watching James Bond, decided that we should all visit the somewhat newly opened Spy Museum in downtown Washington DC. Since my parents live a short distance away from the Blue line metro station at Franconia Springfield... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal Time well spent in Washington DC

International Spy Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by panda2 from California, California
  • September 15, 2003
Quote: The International Spy Museum is a huge museum with a cafe and gift shop. The two hours they claimed you need to go through it isn't nearly enough time. We spent about three hours with a break and still didn't cover it all, and in the end we were... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal DCA

International Spy Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Reidie from Myersville, Maryland
  • July 18, 2003
Quote: You go in and you are all briefed. You obtain your spy identity and familiarize yourself with your cover story. You proceed into another room and are tested to see if your cover holds up or you have alerted others to the fact that you are a spy. ... Read the full International Spy Museum review

From journal Spying in D.C.