Design Architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners were inspired by the espionage concept of hiding in plain sight. The building design consists of a black box concealed behind a pleated glass veil. The glass veil creates numerous reflections showcasing the concept – ALL IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS!
The International Spy Museum opened in a new location at L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, DC on May 12, 2019.
Since 2002 the International Spy Museum, now located in Washington, D.C.’s L’Enfant Plaza, has offered the only collection of public exhibits in the world dedicated entirely to espionage across nations and throughout history. As soon as you arrive you’ll be given a “cover” identity and a mission to complete as you tour exhibits on spy gadgets and learn about famous spies before the 20th century, before and during World War II, and during the Cold War.
You can also immerse yourself in Operation Spy (recommended for ages 12 and older), in which you will be given one hour to locate a missing nuclear trigger before it falls into the wrong hands. Crack a safe, decode messages, and conduct a polygraph test of a suspect agent. Or arrange a visit with a group and compete in one of the museum’s scavenger hunts, complete with a decoder wheel and data-retrieval sheet.
Travel Tips
For more on the museum, visit https://www.spymuseum.org.
Travel InformationInternational Spy Museum Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm M-F, Saturday 9:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 6:00pm. The museum’s hours are subject to change; check the website for the dates you plan to visit. Last admission for entrance to the permanent exhibition is one hour prior to closing. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission: Adults (ages 13-64): $26.95 Parking: Street parking is limited. Additional parking at L’Enfant Plaza Garage. For more information, visit www.spymuseum.org/visit/getting-here/. Metrorail: L’Enfant Plaza Metro station |
Nearby Attractions
Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle
Suggested Tours
Old Town Trolley
*Photo Credit: Nic Lehoux, courtesy of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP)
Please, I would like to know the opening hours of this museum, for the period of
17th /25th October 2012.
For the month of October, the museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm.