International Spy Museum programs take you deep inside the shadowy world of espionage. Programs explore intelligence gathering and the role spies have played throughout history. They serve as a neutral forum for discussion of intelligence-related issues and give the public the information they need to make informed decisions about the role of intelligence activity and national security in society. From panels to lectures to hands on workshops, the Museum’s programs provide something for every spy enthusiast. “Inside Stories” take attendees “behind the scenes” with personal accounts, informed opinions, and new insights into world affairs—both current and historic. “Hot Topic” programs probe current issues, from the re-emergence of the Kremlin in Russia to the transformation of the U.S. intelligence field. “Secret History of History” programs trace the impact of spies from biblical times to the recent past, covering topics such as Civil War spies, World War II resistance efforts, and the FBI’s hunt for Weather Underground fugitives. “Spies on Screen” feature espionage related films with expert commentary—from the classic to the contemporary—from Dr. Strangelove to The Lives of Others. “Spy School Workshops,” led by intelligence professionals, give hands-on opportunities to crack codes, read body language, detect surveillance, and more. For something really unique, “Dinner with a Spy” is an intimate opportunity to dine and dish with a former intelligence operative. International Spy Museum/Elite Surveillance Team members train regularly with a former CIA Officer on the streets of D.C.
Programs are held at the Spy Museum and collaborating institutions. Most programs have a registration fee and some are free. To sign up for program information,
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