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National Cryptologic Museum, National intelligence museum in Annapolis Junction, United States.

The National Cryptologic Museum presents extensive collections of machines, documents, and artifacts related to codes, ciphers, and intelligence gathering operations.

The museum opened in December 1993 in a former motel building near Fort Meade, becoming the first public museum in the United States Intelligence Community.

The facility maintains exhibits about Native American code talkers and numerous international coding systems that influenced national security throughout modern history.

Located two blocks from NSA headquarters, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with extended hours until 7 PM on Wednesdays.

The museum displays functional German Enigma machines and a Navy Bombe decryption device, allowing visitors to examine authentic World War II cryptographic equipment.

Location: Maryland

Inception: 1993

Address: 8290 Colony Seven Rd, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 20701

Phone: +(301)6885849

Website: https://museum.nsa.gov

GPS coordinates: 39.11480,-76.77480

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46

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