International Spy Museum, Intelligence history museum in L'Enfant Plaza, Washington D.C., United States
The International Spy Museum displays intelligence artifacts, spy gadgets, and surveillance equipment across 140,000 square feet of exhibition space.
Founded in 2002 by Milton Maltz, a Korean War decoder, the museum relocated to L'Enfant Plaza in 2019 following a $162 million construction project.
The facility presents espionage stories from 39 countries, featuring exhibits about intelligence operations from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The museum opens daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays and until 8:00 PM on weekends, with interactive missions available throughout the visit.
Visitors receive cover identities through RFID technology and test their spy skills through interactive stations spread across multiple exhibition floors.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: July 19, 2002
Fee: Yes
Address: L'Enfant Plaza, Southwest
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday 09:00-19:00; Sunday 09:00-18:00
Phone: +12023937798
Website: https://spymuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 38.88388,-77.02546
Latest update: October 9, 2025 13:20
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