The International Spy Museum invites you to explore the world of camouflage and deception in a new immersive exhibition where all is not what it seems.
Camouflage: Designed to Deceive is a self-guided experience through the fascinating history of camouflage and its many secret connections to espionage. From its origins in the natural world to its contemporary applications in the battlefield and beyond, this immersive exhibition explores the impact of camouflage on covert operations and intelligence gathering throughout history. Whether you are an animal, soldier, or spy — hiding in plain sight can be a matter of life or death. Utilizing real stories, artifacts, and immersive media, this exhibition is a unique experience that explores the evolution and legacy of camouflage.
Ticket Details
Combo Ticket (Camouflage + Spy Museum) — Receive a $2 discount to Camouflage: Designed to Deceive when purchased together with admission to the Spy Museum.
Camouflage Ticket (Exhibit Only) — $12.00 / person
Camouflage Ticket for Spy Museum Members (Exhibit Only) — FREE
Join today to experience the exhibition before the public. Member Preview Days will take place during opening hours (10AM-6PM) on Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28.
Ever look at something and totally miss it because it is hiding in plain sight? Camouflage makes things seem to disappear. It is about matching colors to the environment, but it is also about eliminating dimension by removing shadows.
How do you conceal the unconcealable? Hiding big things that move is not possible but perhaps what Thayer called “razzle dazzle” — an American slang term meaning “to confuse” — is enough to distort perspective and distract the enemy.
How do spies stay hidden? The art of disguise is the ultimate camouflage and a fascinating foundation of espionage.
Could you go undercover and blend in where you don’t belong? Human Intelligence depends on this fundamental skill—assuming an identity, maintaining a double life, lying for a living.
