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International Spy Museum

800 F Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
202-393-7798
As featured in 3 days in Washington DC
Ranked #61 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
3.5 of 5 stars 584 Reviews
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Type: Specialty Museums
Activities: Group tours/bus tour, Driving
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: International Spy Museum Overview The International Spy Museum in Washington DC is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to... more »
Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Bathroom facilities, Activities for older children, Stairs / elevator
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Irmo, South Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

My teenage son and I visited the International Spy Museum this week. Although it was a little pricey ($20/adults and a bit less for student), I thought it was a great museum. My son seemed to enjoy all the interactive aspects and the displays were top-knotch. We spent about 1.5-2 hours there, but you could easily spend more time. We... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Great spot with lots of artifacts and hands on stations. Kids from 6 and up will enjoy. Don't forget the duct work crawling station for the kids, a bit hidden but very fun. More

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Tabor, SD
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Get there early as we were there right at opening at 10am on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet, but it filled up fast with kids. The memorizing of a character was kind of lame because it didn't come into play later that I knew of and it seemed like we were just wasting time. I loved the displays... More

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Milford, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

With so many other quality museums, I would skip this one. The group starts out in an elevator with a built up to a real "hands-on" experience (we were told to memorize a character etc...) and watched an introduction film (again leading to a real hands on event) only to find out the museum was an average collection of spy... More

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Unray Headen, Guest Relations Manager at International Spy Museum, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Hello Mrs.C, Thank you for visiting the International and taking the time to give feedback about your visit. I agree there are several quality museums in this area and I encourage visitors as well as locals the see as many of these wonderful sites as possible. There are Operatives roving the museum testing guests on their secret identities. Our Spy... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

It's overpriced in my opinion and something of a tourist trap. More

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Unray Headen, Guest Relations Manager at International Spy Museum, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Hello Thank you for visiting the International Spy Museum and taking the time to leave a review about your visit. We open up the Spy world in a fun, interesting and educational way. Thank you again for visiting and your feedback. Have a Nice day! More

silicon valley,Ca
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Very in depth background on real spy items. Busy spot, so go early to avoid groups. Some really neat items on display. More

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Unray Headen, Guest Relations Manager at International Spy Museum, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Hello, Thank you for visiting the International Spy Museum. Your feedback is Greatly appreciated. What is really Cool about the Spy items you saw at the museum is that we have 95% real Spy material. Keep Spying and have a Good day! More

New Baltimore, Virginia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Fun place for the whole family to enjoy. It is $20 a pop but kids love it so why not. Interactive displays and the car from Goldfinger is here. Learn how to pick a lock and see gadgets from 20 years ago used by spies. Learn about some of the more famous ones or relax in front of a mini... More

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Unray Headen, Guest Relations Manager at International Spy Museum, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Hello Carol Lui.... Great job living your cover. Since you are such a good spy you understand I can't say too much. I can say Thank you for Spying with us and giving a debriefing about your mission. Keep Spying and have a Nice day!!! More

Cebu City, Philippines
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I asked my 13 year old son where he wanted to go on our first day in DC and he said - the Spy museum! Kids signed on for the extra 1 hour Spy challenge and wished they could do more! we appreciated the stuff on exhibit and found it well organized. Staff were very helpful and accommodating- we were... More

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Unray Headen, Guest Relations Manager at International Spy Museum, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Greeting Spies, Thank you and your family for visiting the International Spy museum. It is Good to hear you all enjoyed your visit. It is even better to hear your young agents survived their Spy Mission. Did they find the device, is the Prime Minister a double agent and what happen with the rebels. Please inform agent 13 year old... More

oak park
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Do the Spy Experience - you spend an hour on a "team" with others trying to find an important nuclear timing device or whatever scheme they've assigned you. It's very well done and a blast for all - restricted to age 12 and up but even 10, 11 year olds would love it. And the museum itself has lots of... More

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Unray Headen, Guest Relations Manager at International Spy Museum, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Hello Secret Agents, This has to be brief your team did not retrieve the device and I think the rebels are on to us. The Chief sends her regards and applauds you for accepting the International Spy Museum mission. She does not want us to say too much. So we can not mention the over 150 real spy artifacts, don't... More

Portland, Oregon
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
1
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Not a must see, but if you have the time it is well worth doing. So full of really cool things. Price is right. More

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Unray Headen, Guest Relations Manager at International Spy Museum, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Hello Thank you for visiting the International Spy Museum. Thank you also for leaving a review about your visit. Keep Spying and stay Cool!!! More

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