International Spy Museum

Category: Museum in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Phone: +12023937798

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 9AM–7PM

Reviews

David Abraham

Sep 29, 2022

Really liked it, but not a big fan of all the 'mission stations' although seeing the lines, other people loved it. This is the real deal spy stuff,great, but would have liked to see a section focused on spies in movies. Overall we spend almost 4 hrs there!

Andrew Woon

Sep 29, 2022

It was interesting with a lot of neat artifacts, but not worth the ticket price. My 16 year old son liked it.

irene portillo

Sep 29, 2022

The Spy Museum we didn't get to go in it but we went to the gift shop and got things great spot to look up in Washington.

Carlos Olave

Sep 29, 2022

Awesome find in DC! Had a blast here!!!

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Questions & Answers

Is it good for kids

Dobinators | Sep 30, 2018
Eric Lottman (T0xic B4con) | Sep 30, 2018

Absolutely kids love it and they have interactive missions for kids.

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Is it also fun for adults or mainly for kids?

Stella Nhambio | Sep 30, 2018
John Delano | Sep 30, 2018

I had a blast and so did the 9 year old. Next time I'm getting one of the mission pamphlets.... I'd suggest snagging one on your way in. Makes it more interactive. When you finish go to 3.14 pizza around the corner. If you like a Chicago deep dish, you'll thank me after. Enjoy

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Can I shoot any of the rifles?

Bobby Sadler | Sep 30, 2018
L Huntz | Sep 30, 2018

With your camera.

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What do the kids do? Please tell me everything if you have an answer.

Karina Torrico | Sep 30, 2019
FrozenGrace | Sep 30, 2019

There's a bunch of cute little games, but if your child is younger than around 8 or so I wouldn't bring them. There's quite a few mature themes and exhibits all around the museum.

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Is there public parking

Marie Abu-Okal | Sep 30, 2017
Carlos Pulquerio | Sep 30, 2017

Parking along the streets. Best way is to use public transportation or walk. Parking can get expensive.

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If I have a college ID from another country, that counts for the discount?

Adriana Celeste Lopez Nolasco | Sep 29, 2021
International Spy Museum | Sep 29, 2021

Hi Adriana, yes we accept valid college ID from all countries. International agents are always welcome at SPY!

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Does anyone know if the museum store sells a spy gnome? It has been a few years since I have been there and I am in search of one.

Christina Perez Bass | Sep 30, 2019
Jackie Spisak | Sep 30, 2019

There is a whole little gnome section

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Can I take photos in the museum?

Svetlana Prudovsky | Sep 30, 2019
Steve Holmes | Sep 30, 2019

Yes they allowed us to take pictures.

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Whats the prices

Desiree Anderson | Sep 30, 2019
Jeremy N | Sep 30, 2019

They are around around $20. You can check their website for latest prices and you save a few dollars per ticket for ordering online.

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who created the dc spy museum

Chase Williams | Sep 30, 2018
Chris Lovett | Sep 30, 2018

It's a nonprofit museum that was started in dc in 2002 and ran by a board of former CIA, KGB and NSC members/directors. Very neat. Check out their website and go to the ABOUT THE MUSEUM tab and then HISTORY AND MISSION for more cool info.

Are there any extended hours for April 3 and 4?

Gabriel Stern | Sep 30, 2018
George Beros | Sep 30, 2018

Check website

Should I bring my 6 year old

Hilary Chentow | Sep 30, 2018
Derek Norfield | Sep 30, 2018

There are special tours for kids. Sign them up for that. Check website for details.

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How long does it take to go through the museum?

Joeann Scalone (Quilt) | Sep 30, 2017
Dan Hall | Sep 30, 2017

About two to three hours depending on how crowded it is.

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How long do people stay here?

Geoff McMurtry | Nov 3, 2021
MarionBeth Dickey | Nov 3, 2021

Easily 3 to 4 hours or more if you do all the activities and read everything.

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Is there any beverages or refreshment facilities within this place ?

Alfred Jeevaranjan Joash Jesurun | Sep 29, 2021
International Spy Museum | Sep 29, 2021

Hi Joash, our Spy Store stocks cool drinks and sweet snacks. There are lots of great food and drink options nearby the museum too. You can find more information here: https://www.spymuseum.org/visit/local-things-to-do/

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Do you have to pay for entry?

Malik Hunt | Sep 29, 2021
Nishant Gosain | Sep 29, 2021

Yes the adult tickets are $25per person

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Is the museum open New Year's day?

Tracy Pless | Sep 29, 2020
Scott Bauman | Sep 29, 2020

Call them

does this museum have a restaurant for lunch?

Anne Molyneaux | Sep 30, 2019
Melissa Fisher | Sep 30, 2019

Not it's own restaurant, but it is next door/attached to a shopping center that has food and down the street from the wharf that has a number of restaurants.

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What is in the try to open box

Nat_tha_ Bot | Sep 30, 2019
Dennis | May 2, 2022

i think its empty

What would be a good place to have fun with sports with kids

2009 dog lover | Sep 30, 2019
Harry Wigder | Sep 30, 2019

Where?

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How much is the approximate time to spend ?

Anay Deshmukh | Sep 30, 2019
Matt Vatter | Sep 30, 2019

Plan 3. More if its busy and you want to experience everything, read everything.

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I am planning a trip next weekend. When you purchase your daily ticket, can you leave and come back (i.e. are you stamped for the day)?

Mike Ross | Sep 30, 2019
International Spy Museum | Sep 30, 2019

Alas, Agent Mark Davis has misinformation. Tickets to the Spy Museum are good for 24 hours. You can leave and come back as many times during that time span. For more information or tips for visiting the new Museum, check out spymuseum.org or call: 202-393-7798.

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Where can u park

James Linhares | Dec 3, 2021
Jerry Allison | Dec 3, 2021

Recommend that you take the Metro. Plenty of stops close by.

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Is it free to enter

Karen Perry | Nov 3, 2021
Barbara F | Nov 3, 2021

It was $22 a person with student discount

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Did I hear that you can have kid sleepover events at Spy Museum?

Grace Prindle | Sep 29, 2020
Robin Poponne | Sep 29, 2020

Not sure but my visit was a special event for the Deaf community

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what is the ticket cost

Kuntal Ghosh | Sep 29, 2020
Frank Workman | Sep 29, 2020

Adult $22.95, senior (65+) $17.95, child (6 & under) free, youth (7_12) $14.95 and Military $17.95

Are there free days or times? And also is there a cafe?

Leafar Lee | Sep 30, 2019
albert james licup | Sep 30, 2019

No free days/times. Banners outside says food court so there might be a cafe in the building.

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Is it for free?

Leafar Lee | Sep 30, 2019
MollyEllen B | Sep 30, 2019

No it costs money but it's totally worth it. Plan on spending more than 2 hrs here

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They charge the entrance to spy museum

Ada Suarez | Sep 30, 2019
Kj The beast | Sep 30, 2019

Very fun but to much money

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Is there parking close by?

Shawn M | Sep 30, 2019
g m | Sep 30, 2019

Unless youre making a short day of it the metro station is right below the museum. Theres also a substantial food court in the plaza. Its busy but easier to make plans knowing where youll eat.

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Cost of admission?

Victor Villanueva | Sep 30, 2019
Brit-tini Pavlicek | Sep 30, 2019

$22.95 adults, $14.95 kids, age 6 and under are free

Does it cost more to do the spy in the city or is it covered in the entrance fee?

Kristen Daniel | Sep 30, 2019
Rukayat Awonuga | Sep 30, 2019

Come with the ticket

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Is there parking nearby? If so, where is it located?

Aiya Copby | Sep 30, 2019
Aidan Terry | Sep 30, 2019

I know there are a couple of nearby parking garages and there is street parking. But it's best in my experience to walk.

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What's the best age group for kids?

Vanessa D Dixon | Sep 30, 2019
Robert Clark | Sep 30, 2019

I am thinking 10+ also. There is one exhibit that might be inappropriate. However, kids will not see it that way.

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Is there parking?

Confidential Private | Sep 30, 2019
Marjorie Thomas | Sep 30, 2019

The best way to get/ go there is public transportation ride the train green / yellow / orange / blue / silver line getting off at L'EFANT Plaza metro station

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which metro station is near the place

Wai-kit Li | Sep 30, 2019
Mark Davis | Sep 30, 2019

As of May 12th, 2019, the Spy Museum is moving to L'Enfant Plaza. There is a Metro (subway and bus stop) at L'Efant Plaza. At the ORIGINAL LOCATION on F Street, the nearest Metro (subway) stop was at Gallery/Chinatown. There us a bus stop is at F street and 9th Street.

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Where is the location now? I was told they moved to Virginia.

Sharon Day | Sep 30, 2019
Luis Serna | Sep 30, 2019

The new location is at 700 Levant plaza switch dc

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Is the museum closed due to relocation? Is the reopening in May?

Sarah Silva | Sep 30, 2019
Guy Sykes | Sep 30, 2019

The countdown clock on their website says 47 days to go which puts reopening at the new location in L'Enfant Plaza around May 1st.

I'm visiting DC early April. Is this museum closed completely until the new building is inaugurated in May 2019?

Sarah Silva | Sep 30, 2019
Emily Ekegren | Sep 30, 2019

Yes. They are closed for now. ☹️

Is it open currently? Even though the construction?

Carter LaSalle | Sep 30, 2019
Emilio Augusto Mendes Machado | Sep 30, 2019

I think so. Just take a look at the meseum website tomorrow to make sure.

According to the recording when you call... The museum is not presently open an will not re-open until the new location is ready in May 2019.

Justin Gersey | Sep 30, 2019
W. B. | Sep 30, 2019

I knew they were moving, but I did not hear when. ..

How do you get tickets ?

chrystal smith | Sep 30, 2019
Lewis Nordan | Sep 30, 2019

Go online or at the museum. Go early or you will have to wait for a later entry time

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What’s the fee

Char Bailey | Sep 30, 2019
Gerald J Lodge Sr | Sep 30, 2019

They reopened allready at their new location but still missing many exhibits

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The website is not very clear, what date exactly is it supposed to open or is it already opened at the new location?

Insane Cat Queen | Sep 30, 2019
Yibe G | Sep 30, 2019

It's working now.

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How long does it take to go through the museam?

Andrew Schroedl | Sep 30, 2019
Eddy Collard | Sep 30, 2019

My opinion: 3 hours, but it all depends on you, and your company

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Nearest metro station?

Rebecca Bronson | Sep 30, 2019
Asa DeShields | Sep 29, 2020

The Child Plaza

Is there a. Waiting line to get in

Mark Spina | Sep 30, 2019
Kyriakos Bezerianos | Sep 30, 2019

I have experienced very small waiting time, small queues to get in. Not very crowded inside either, you can move through stages fairly comfortable.

Is there an admission fee?

Don Dougherty | Sep 30, 2019
Bob Farris | Sep 30, 2019

I'm told it's movng to L'enfant Plaza.

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How much are tickets

Secrets Inside | Sep 30, 2019
Kirsten K | Sep 30, 2019

$21, but there is a Groupon available.

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Hotels in the area

Ronald Brown | Sep 30, 2019
Marva Falletta | Sep 30, 2019

Also check out Groupon for this museum.

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What is the cost of admission?

brooke stevison | Sep 30, 2018
J C | Sep 30, 2018

Prices are listed at spy museum website (reco checking since they may change over time). But be sure to check Groupon and take advantage of discounts on group bundle tickets.

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Is there a place to leave bags/coats?

Mordechai Laufer | Sep 30, 2018
Paige Borders | Sep 30, 2019

There is a cloak room for coats and other items, but it is not checked. It works as a closet mostly

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Do we have to pay

Tiruseble Beyene | Sep 30, 2018
S V | Sep 30, 2018

yes. About $20/adults A bit less for kids

Why is the online price over 30 bucks? Can you just go there and get the tickets for cheaper.

Agnes F | Sep 30, 2018
Krista Anderson | Sep 30, 2018

Adult general admission online is $21, which is $2 less than in person. If you do a combo then its $30, which again is cheaper than buying them separate or in-person...& the Operation Spy Mission experience is total worth it!

Why do the tickets cost so much?

Shawna Schlatterer | Sep 30, 2018
Ana McMasters | Sep 30, 2018

Don't know. But the exibits are very good and worth to look around.

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I’m going to go with my grandparent here and was wondering what there’s to do there

ava rose | Sep 30, 2018
Eric Dominguez | Sep 30, 2018

Enjoyment for all ages

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Is there handicap parking close

Barbara Hammond | Sep 30, 2018
Andy Flacks | Sep 30, 2018

Yup

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Can we carry luggage trolly bag inside museum? We are planning to spend 2-3 hours there.

Shatark Bajpai | Sep 30, 2018
Brad Weiser | Sep 30, 2018

I know they have a coat check there. I would bet they could accommodate your luggage

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Do you have to pay to get in

Tom McDonnell | Sep 30, 2018
Seb Myers | Sep 30, 2018

Yup, although it's definitely worth it

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can tickets be used at a later time than issued for?

Doug DeLoach | Sep 30, 2018
Patrin Cordell Kinslow | Sep 30, 2018

Yep

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How much to get in

Lorraine Alire | Sep 30, 2018
Jay Ross | Sep 30, 2018

Trip Advisor has tickets for $18.95 for adults. We used them earlier this week.

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where is parking

Chris Feese | Sep 30, 2018
Angie Thomas | Sep 30, 2018

We parked in parking garage and paid $28 for 3 hours

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Is museum open in memorial days

Firouzeh Fattahi-sasani | Sep 30, 2018
Sacha Fernando | Sep 30, 2018

Yes, indeed it is.

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Do you have any student discounts?

Diana Ramos | Sep 30, 2018
Andrew Jones | Sep 30, 2018

They have discounted tickets for Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans, Fire & Law Enforcement, and College Students (with valid ID)

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Its okay not very interactive.

Heather N. Allison Aponte | Sep 30, 2018
John Lawrence | Sep 30, 2018

You have to be interested in history, war, and espionage. It is a museum after all. I will say its a lot of the same, for example theres about 100 spy cameras. The stories of how they were used in real life are whats interesting though. The 007 artifacts were fun as well. I was in there for a 2-3 hours. I think thats worth $20. If you dont think you'll enjoy it and the price of admission is a turn off then I'd say go with your gut and skip it. If you like the idea of the museum and dont mind the cost youll have a great time!

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DC or nyc spy museum?

cleopatramaria | Sep 30, 2018
Rodrigo Perez Del Castillo | Sep 30, 2018

Nyc spy museum

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Does it cost money for kids?

Charlie Young | Sep 30, 2018
Heather N. Allison Aponte | Sep 30, 2018

Ages 6 and under : free Ages 7 - 11 : 14.95 Ages 12 to 64 : 22.95 Discount for military, student , Fire & Law Enforcement, Senior Must Present id : 16.95

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Do you need to buy tickets in advance?

sandra weiss | Sep 30, 2018
Matthew Wong | Sep 30, 2018

No, I went on a friday afternoon and the ticket line only took 3-4 minutes.

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Are you open today March 21st ?

Sheila Detorie | Sep 30, 2018
Jennifer Hewitt | Sep 30, 2018

Took my 14 and 11 year old boys last week. Spent the extra money for the Operation Spy. Kids LOVED it!

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How large is it

Ethan Beane | Sep 30, 2018
Keep going | Sep 30, 2018

It's not a very large place, but it's full of exciting items and details that might take hours to inspect and enjoy

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Can you get tickets at door

Ashley Armitage | Sep 30, 2018
Sandra Soria | Sep 30, 2018

Yes and they offer military diacount

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Would you open up the museum for a private group of ~100 people after museum regular hours?

Karen Bird | Sep 30, 2018
Kyle Burrell | Sep 30, 2018

I imagine they would but it's probably best to contact the museum directly.

Will museum be open New Years Day?

Janice Zelenke | Sep 30, 2018
Ole Treble | Sep 30, 2018

Yes it Will, 100%

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Where is the best place to park?

Shawna Rose Brown | Sep 30, 2018
Ryan Horne | Sep 30, 2018

I recommend the metro. Inexpensive and there is a stop less then 1 block from museum.

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Is three hours enough time to see everything, including the Spy Mission?

Shawna Rose Brown | Sep 30, 2018
L Huntz | Sep 30, 2018

It is really up to you and whether you like to read a lot of the display info and try the interactive exhibits. We spent close to 3 hours there, but could easily have stayed longer.

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Do parents have to accompany the kids 12 yrs or older for operation spy?

R Viswanathan | Sep 30, 2018
Paige Borders | Sep 30, 2019

All guests must be 12+ to do Operation Spy

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Are dogs allowed?

expo8Rocks | Sep 30, 2018
June Goforth | Sep 30, 2018

No

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How old do you have to be?

Lisa Bruins | Sep 30, 2018
Barbara Higgins | Sep 30, 2018

We took our eight year old and she had a blast!

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How much does it cost for two adults

Zelda Weaver | Sep 30, 2018
Georgy Thomas | Sep 30, 2018

Check their website

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What is the cost to visit

Steve Z | Sep 30, 2017
Daniel Fehl | Sep 30, 2017

Military, senior, and children $16. Kids under 6 free

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