I watched a lot of movies growing up and many of them were glamorized versions of the actual criminals presented in the Museum of Crime and Punishment. Today, it's CSI, NCIS and media coverage of real cases that pique our interest. The Museum takes that veneer away and tells the real story of crime. You are taken on a fascinating...
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National Museum of Crime & Punishment, Washington DC
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National Museum of Crime & Punishment
575 7ths Street, NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
202-393-1099
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Ranked #45 of 209 attractions in Washington DC
161 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Museums
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Described by Good Morning America as a “must see for CSI fans,” this museum includes a crime lab and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted. A......
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Described by Good Morning America as a “must see for CSI fans,” this museum includes a crime lab and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted. A simulated shooting range, high-speed police-chase, and hundreds of interactives and artifacts pertaining to America’s favorite subject.
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Oldsmar, Florida
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Philadelphia
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10 reviews
1 helpful vote
The cards explaining exhibits were small, the writing was even smaller, and the lighting was terrible. In many cases only one person could stand before a display to (attempt to) read the information on the exhibit. The exhibits are not well designed and appear amateurish.
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Susan Frese, Director of Sales at National Museum of Crime & Punishment, responded to this review
January 31, 2012
Thank you for your recent review. We take complaints very seriously and strive to provide the best customer service and experience for all of our guests. I spoke with the manager and the employee that communicated with you during your visit last Friday to clarify the situation. We are sorry that you had difficulty with the audio tour, but when...
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Atlanta, Georgia
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9 reviews
4 helpful votes
If your a fan of true crime television, CSI, or even NCIS, you will love this museum. It is very interactive. My children 5 and 9 loved it. It wasn't scary to either one. In fact, both children asked several intersting questions. Their favorite exhibit was the jail cell. We are definitely going back! A must see.
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College Park, Maryland
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The museum is really interesting. Check out the CSI labs online. My wife and I went to the one on blood splattering and it was fabulous! We will come back for other CSI labs and won't have to pay to get into the museum. Be sure to drive the police car in the simulation and go along with the police...
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Susan Frese, Director of Sales at National Museum of Crime & Punishment, responded to this review
January 27, 2012
Thank you so much for writing this amazing review! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time with your wife. The Blood & DNA lab is great. I'm glad you enjoyed it! We also offer other labs like The Total CSI Experience, Fingerprinting and Impressions, Body Decomposition, and many more. Next time you are here definitely...
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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17 reviews
8 helpful votes
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My husband and I enjoyed visiting this museum and were upset that we hadn't decided to go there earlier in the day to really see everything. We went in at 6pm or so and really two hours is not enough to take in all that was displayed. They covered everything from outlaws, mobsters, present day criminals, various types of prisons,...
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Susan Frese, Director of Sales at National Museum of Crime & Punishment, responded to this review
January 19, 2012
Thank you so much for writing this awesome review! We are glad to hear you had a great time. We do have a lot of interesting information and can completely understand how sometimes two hours is not enough! You will just have to come again! Next time you are here participate in one of our public CSI labs. They are...
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Bronx, New York
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7 reviews
2 helpful votes
Amazing that it is the location of AMW. The walk through of the museum was so interesting and educational. Definitely recommend as a must visit while in Washington, DC
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Susan Frese, Director of Sales at National Museum of Crime & Punishment, responded to this review
January 19, 2012
Thank you so much for writing a review! Next time you visit, try one of our public CSI labs on Saturdays. They are extremely interesting and educational. Thank you again for your business!
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Baltimore, Maryland
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56 reviews
31 helpful votes
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A museum that covers the issues of crime and punishment for the last five hundred years may seem a little morbid, but it was interesting. Nothing too morbid or frightening if you are traveling with young children. There were plenty of young children on the day we visited. Lots of real artifacts mixed with replicas to help tell the story...
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Susan Frese, Director of Sales at National Museum of Crime & Punishment, responded to this review
January 19, 2012
Thank you so much for writing this review. There is definitely something in the museum for people of all ages. I am glad to hear you spent so much time here. The information we have is so interesting that it is easy to stay in here for hours! :) Next time you are visiting try one of our public CSI...
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Washington DC
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63 reviews
12 helpful votes
Get your tickets...awesome ..spent at least 3 hours here
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Susan Frese, Director of Sales at National Museum of Crime & Punishment, responded to this review
January 19, 2012
Thank you for writing a review! Come back and participate in one of our public CSI labs! They will really make you feel like your are a CSI! :) Thank you for your business!
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Philadelphia
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42 reviews
20 helpful votes
My husband and I visited this museum and basically buzzed through it after shelling out some big bucks. It seemed to appeal mostly to those about 15 and younger, with various video game type exhibits, but we were not real intrigued, even though we both enjoy "true crime" stories. The Bonnie and Clyde exhibit was good, and the stuff on...
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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103 reviews
12 helpful votes
Bonnie and Clyde's bullet riddled car is worth the visit.
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