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  • Spy at Night

    The new and improved Spy at Night experience is now declassified at the International Spy Museum. On the second Friday of every month the Museum opens its doors for a special after-hours event from 6:00-11:00 PM. Spy at Night combines exclusive evening access to the permanent exhibit and immersive experience Operation Spy, expert tradecraft demonstrations, spy skill challenges, espionage-themed music, and a full bar!
    February 3, 2012
  • Spy vs Spy Holiday Gifts

    Espionage buffs, the impossible-to-shop-for, and avid fans of Antonio Prohia’s Spy vs Spy Cold War comic strip in MAD Magazine, can now find a unique and largely exclusive assortment of Spy vs Spy products at the International Spy Museum Store.
    December 1, 2011
  • Stalin's Spies: New Artifacts

    On Friday November 18th at 4:30PM, the International Spy Museum, in cooperation with the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, will host an event on Stalin-era espionage that will include the opportunity to view unique artifacts from the life of one of the Soviet Union’s most famous spies, Dimitri Bystrolyotov.
    November 18, 2011
  • Tamara Christian Heads Operations at SPY

    The International Spy Museum is pleased to announce the arrival of Chief Operating Officer, Tamara Christian. Ms. Christian takes the operational helm with over 20 years of experience in Marketing and Business Development.
    October 1, 2011
  • Operation George Washington

    Your Mission: Uncover the Secret Side to the Father of our Country this August at Mount Vernon and the International Spy Museum!
    August 2, 2011
  • A Spy’s Eye View of the Civil War

    To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War in 2011, the International Spy Museum will highlight the significant role espionage played during the War that divided a Nation.
    June 8, 2011
  • SPY Welcomes New Historian

    The International Spy Museum has welcomed an experienced intelligence analyst, author, and scholar as the organization’s new historian. Mark Stout has 13 years in intelligence, including time spent with both the CIA and the State Department.
    August 23, 2010
  • Spy in the City- Sly Fox

    This summer the International Spy Museum (SPY) again takes the lead in providing a truly interactive visitor experience with the launch of a second mission on the groundbreaking GPS- guided Spy in the City®.
    June 22, 2010
  • SPY Hosts DCPS Scholarship Awards

    The International Spy Museum (SPY) will host DC Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee, on Thursday May 27 as she presents 10 ten-year-old fourth and fifth graders with $2,000 scholarship grants towards their college education through the 17th Annual 10 Who Are 10 Awards Competition. The 2010 creative theme, “Let’s Move it Monday,” focuses on the importance of healthy eating in schools.
    May 11, 2010
  • Come See The New SPY!

    The Museum is pleased to announce the addition of new rare artifacts, some on display for a limited time only.
    January 26, 2010
  • Weapons of Mass Disruption

    On October 2, 2009, the International Spy Museum will unveil Weapons of Mass Disruption, a new gallery showing how a team of cyber spies, terrorists, or criminals, armed with weapons no more sophisticated than common laptops, can turn power lines into battle lines.
    October 2, 2009
  • SPY Welcomes 5 Millionth Visitor

    The International Spy Museum (SPY) welcomed its 5 millionth visitor over the Labor Day weekend. Since its opening in July 2002, the Museum has helped to shape the vibrant new face of downtown DC. The Museum continues to be a cornerstone in the Penn Quarter redevelopment and a must-see for Washingtonians and visitors worldwide.
    September 1, 2009
  • Spy in the City

    The International Spy Museum is pleased to announce the launch of Spy in the City™, a new GPS-based interactive experience, for individuals or small groups. Participants embark on a series of exciting self-guided outdoor missions using espionage tradecraft and intelligence collection activities.
    June 1, 2009
  • THEA Award 2009

    Each year the Themed Entertainment Association, a worldwide nonprofit association representing the creators of compelling places and experiences, selects representatives who can publicly exemplify the highest standards of excellence and achievement in the industry. The Nominating Committee evaluated more than 120 nominations to select the final slate of 17 recipients including: the International Spy Museum’s Operation Spy, The Newseum, and The National Museum of the Marine Corps.
    March 7, 2009
  • Penn Quarter Museum Attendance

    DC’s Spy, Crime & Punishment, and Wax Museums Experience High Holiday Attendance
    January 12, 2009
  • Spy at Night

    Intrigue, deception, daring escapes, delicious drinks and five star treats…it’s your turn to live a spy’s life! The hottest destination for cool cocktails and sophisticated fun in Penn Quarter is now declassified at the International Spy Museum
    January 9, 2009