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International Spy Museum
Category: Arts & Entertainment Museums Museums [Edit]
800 F St NW(between N 8th St & N 9th St)
Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter
(202) 393-7798
- Nearest Transit:
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Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station (Green, Red, Yellow)
Archives Metro Station (Green, Yellow)
Metro Center Metro Station (Blue, Orange, Red)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri, Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Sat 10 am - 7 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
285 reviews for International Spy Museum
Review Highlights
"It's like James Bond the infinity exponent."
(in 26 reviews)
"My favorite part of the museum was the Cold War/ Atomic age."
(in 23 reviews)
"Tons of history and info and GADGETS."
(in 50 reviews)
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285 reviews in English
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Review from Mel U.
1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place is impressive. And cheesy. But well curated (if that's an appropriate word to use here). And it's nearly impossible to think that you can experience the entire place after wearing yourself out at other museums. Seriously: you'll need an entire afternoon to take everything in. This, I was not expecting.
There is a lot of interactive exhibits -- and a lot of reading (whew, information overload! I suppose that would not make me a good spy). Seats and videos at appropriate locations among the exhibits when you need a rest (which my feet appreciated after walking, walking, walking). When the place is crowded, it can feel... almost over crowded (especially with kids everywhere).
The International Spy Museum also comes with a price tag for admission. Which was almost gasp-worthy after visiting all the Smithsonian museums for free. But this comprehensive exhibit(s) of spy gadgets and gizmos, actual spy stories, folklore, modern-day "scare tactics" and history is worth it. -
Review from Kristina K.
Silver Spring, MD
12/23/2011
Although one would be inclined to think that a spy museum located a few blocks from the FBI building in the country's capital is a little too gimmicky to be good, I actually quite enjoyed the International Spy Museum on several visits.
While the exhibits are informative, one can't help but feel wistful that some of the newest fancy spying gadgets cannot be displayed for (what else?) security reasons of our spies. Once you are past this minor disappointment, seeing the nifty multipurpose tools from past decades of defense attempts in several countries is cool if you're at all enthralled by action movies involving secret plots and 007-style agents. The museum is interactive enough to appeal to a younger audience while sufficiently fun for adults to not only tolerate but also enjoy. A few of the exhibits are paired with documentaries, albeit some of which vary in entertainment value. However, before you venture out to spot spies among us on DC's streets and metro system, take a peek at the gift shop's funky collection. Definitely a one-of-a-kind experience! -
Review from Jess Y.
12/22/2011
3.5 stars.
My friends had been raving about this place since it opened up years ago but I never had a chance to actually come and check it out. So, when the living social coupon came out, I decided to snag it and drag along one of my friends. I was really excited about the museum and I think overall, it has a LOT of material. I like the whole introduction where you have to memorize a secret cover and pretend that you, too, are a spy. I bet this would be a great hook for any kids coming in. There were also a lot of really interesting artifacts throughout the museum and a lot of interactive opportunities to be a spy. I especially enjoyed crawling through the air ducts and trying to find the secretly hidden aircraft from a satellite image (on the computer). FYI, there is a lot of reading--but it's interesting! And you can always pick and choose what you want to read more about.
My only disappointment was that many of the interactive opportunities were broken. In one room full of ten computers, each and every computer was frozen. The rest of the interactive computers were often overcrowded (maybe because it was a weekend) so I didn't feel like I got to check out everything that I would have liked to. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't checked it out before--but, I would try to go on a weekday if possible. -
Review from Malgorzata B.
Alexandria, VA
2/3/2012
We got groupon deal $10 per person. Museum was really interesting and was much bigger then I expected. A lot of reading and movies. I really like elevator with this idea of choosing new identity as a spy ,follow up with movie unfortunately it didn't appear any else in museum .
I think is really cool museum i give 4 star because I don't think is worth to pay $20 per person. -
Review from Dana Z.
12/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Eh, found it just ok for me. I've been wanting to go but never wanted to pay whatever it costs to get in... so when living social ran a deal (with 15% off the gift shop) I figured it would be a good time to go. The living social deal came with a free key chain which was actually perfect since I collect key chains and was going to buy one anyway...
Anyway, the best part about this museum for me was probably the parts about Berlin (since I had been there recently) and then the part about some of the "famous" spys... like Julia Child and Marlene Deitrich. That's bad ass!
Some of the artifacts they had around were interesting but most of it I just felt like passing on by. I don't have any kids (uh yeah, thank god) and I don't know how exciting this museum would be for kids. There was one girl maybe 9 or 10 years old walking around with her parents looking bored to death. There are some interactive things around the museum but not too much.
I do like the gift shop, and I do like Zola which is sort of attached. But I probably wouldn't pay full price to get in the museum if I ever had a desire to go back.Listed in: Museums
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Review from Lia M.
12/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
So, I wanted to go to the International Spy Museum for a few reasons:
1. Spies are cool and they do a lot to protect our nation
2. I'm obsessed with spy stuff (think James Bond, Covert Affairs, etc.)
3. Anthony Bourdain went here (probably the most compelling reason for my visit)
I did not really look into it before I went, and was under the false assumption that I would get to shoot laser guns at Stacey. Or something like that.
Unfortunately, that was not the case, and I'm not knocking stars for that. However, it was sort of a boring museum in the fact that it wasn't super interactive. I think this museum could have more exciting exhibits and more interactive stuff. Operation Spy really isn't my style, so I passed on that.
I'm glad I went, and I definitely learned a few things. I'm also glad we had a 2-for-1 deal and if you are thinking about going, I recommend waiting for a deal. Staff was very friendly, which was nice. The gift shop has cute, albeit overpriced, trinkets.Listed in: Tony, I love you!
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Review from Kimberly K.
Manhattan, NY
11/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Museum Hours: changes seasonally, so make sure you check their website for specifics.
General Admission: $18 for children and adults ages 12-64. $15 for kids ages 5-11 and $17 for Seniors.
They offer tours and interactive spy experiences, where you are the spy. There are plenty of interesting gadgets, videos, and displays. As well as, loads of cool facts and history on spies.
We learned a great deal and it was a nice way to spend the day in DC. $18 per ticket is leaning towards the pricier side, but we're glad we got to visit this museum at least once.Comment from Unray H. of International Spy Museum 11/28/2011
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Review from L C.
Falls Church, VA
12/16/2011
We got free Groupon tix from a friend who couldn't go. It's a pretty expensive museum and unless you get free or discount tix, I don't think it's worth it.
Parking during the weekend--SUCKS. We circled around for more than 30 minutes. It's in a location of DC that's packed with other hot spots, so there's tons of people.
When we got to the museum, it was packed and it took us another 30+ minutes to even get into the exhibits. Bring your patience this day!!! Once you're inside, you can pace yourself. If you take your time, you can easily spend 3 hours here. As far as the exhibits, it didn't change my life. I think my favorite things were like the lipstick cameras and the cars.
A lot of the exhibits have a lot of reading so I don't recommend very young kids to visit. -
Review from Tonay Q.
Hawthorne, CA
1/21/2012
i'm giving this place 3.5 stars because I only made it down the elevator before my infant started screaming because the lights and voices inside scared her. They showed me to the stairs ( to avoid a melt down) and quickly refunded me and provided me with four complimentary passes! SWEEEEET!!! but what I saw looked interesting.
I would recommend taking children 8+ to this place. very interactiveComment from Unray H. of International Spy Museum 1/24/2012
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Review from Kevin L.
11/14/2011
We were here via a LivingSocial coupon, so at the end, there was a free pin and a 15% discount off everything at the store. We actually got here at around 10am but decided to come back later because actually wrapped down the block... definitely a lot less people in the afternoon.
There's a whole lot of information and exhibits compared to all the Smithsonian museums, I guess you get what you pay for! The introduction was kinda cool (memorizing a fake identity) and going through a "briefing room", mainly to limit the number of visitors actually walking through the museum.
I guess it caters to geeks and those who are super interested in this stuff, like myself! But there aren't very many hands-on exhibits, mainly just rooms and rooms of displays. I mean, the stuff is cool, but again, this is a museum, so don't expect being able to play with everything they have.
Definitely not my most favorite museum in DC and I doubt they'll update the exhibits, so one visit is good enough for me. -
Review from Sharon K.
Los Angeles, CA
1/4/2012
This museum was on our list to visit and we loved it! The exhibits were very informative, and looking at all the gadgets they used was mind-blowing. Gift shop was great, loved all the stuff they were selling, especially the clever t-shirts and gadgets. A definite place to stop and check out.
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Review from Walter K.
Newark, NJ
11/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
My wife and I made it a point to stop here on our next D.C. visit so we did. That being said there was probably some unfair hype and grand expectations on our part.
The wait to get in is ridiculous: two lines, one elevator. Are they trying to create hype? It takes way too long. Afterwards there is an attempt to draw the audience in with participation but it's unnecessary and not followed through.
Aside from that, the exhibits are pretty cool and worth the price. It's very lengthy but well done. The bookstore also contains some pretty cool history books.Comment from Unray H. of International Spy Museum 11/29/2011
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Review from Courtlani M.
Potomac, MD
1/29/2012
I was conflicted after reading the reviews - is it going to be good? will it be waste of money? is it appropriate for kids (i have a 9,7, and 3.5 yr old). in the words of a wise person 'you only live once' - so we went and had a pretty good time. The kids loved the duct crawl and i even ventured through it. the take an identity at the beginning was cool - it never came up again and I was never asked about it or the other 7 members of my group. Wish i had the living social deal - but did not - so full price was steep and not sure if it really is proportionate to the caliber of the museum. like others mentioned there is a ton of reading so we probably missed more than half to 2/3 of the museum due to being with younger kids - but honestly we spent at least 30 mins in the duct crawl - so they did not care. Definitely geared to an older audience that has the patience to read a lot. worth a one time trip.
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Review from Dee B.
12/12/2011
I would have been rather disappointed had I paid the full entrance fee, but I came here with a Living Social coupon. Along with many other people.... So, as other Yelpers have mentioned, if you can avoid this museum on a weekend, you'll be much better off. There was far more reading than I had anticipated, much of it in such small print that only one person can stand and read it - while blocking all other visitors. In general, there are some design flaws here that prevent one from enjoying the museum to its fullest if you come on a busy day. Also of note: this museum cannot really be appreciated by anyone younger than about 10 yrs old.
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Review from Kelly J.
10/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
My Livingsocial coupon was the reason we made a stop here. Got discounted ticket prices, free pins and a discount of gifts with my coupon though! A very information museum, but not extraordinary for the young adult.
At the very beginning they ask you to memorize a character, but then did nothing with it. The exhibits are informative and some very interesting. Anticlimactic ending with their cyber war exhibit.Listed in: DC PA NY
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Review from Clara L.
12/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
A neat museum. There was alot to see and do, but my main disappointment was the number of people that they packed into the museum. At almost $20 a person, I was a bit irritated that I had to wait in line for much of the museum. A few of the interactive machines were not working either. I ended up fast forwarding through some of the areas. I hope that they can change this practice, and I think that the experience will improve quite a bit.
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Review from Beth B.
Overland Park, KS
11/25/2011
We went to this museum on a cold, rainy Saturday (the weekend of the Northeast snow storm) and it was packed - probably because no one wanted to walk around and look at monuments that day. It was hard to see the exhibits because there were so many people. That was a little disappointing as you get a ticket for a certain time, so I thought it would be less crowded.
The exhibits were interesting, but it is not very interactive. My review of this museum might be slightly lower because we had just spent 2 afternoons in the Newseum which is very interactive and not crowded at all.
Our teenagers did the interactive Spy experience for another $8 each and they really liked that. The rest of the museum was just so-so for them also. -
Review from David R.
Bethesda, MD
1/6/2012
Love the International Spy Museum. Great indoor attraction for a rainy or very hot/cold day. From shoe phones to miniature cameras it has it all. If you like Get Smart you will love the International Spy Museum. Also a great gift shop for those friends and family who also might enjoy spying.
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Review from AC E.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/2/2012
The one hour spy mission for $14 a person was a rip off. Half way through the GPS stopped working on 2 of our 3 units. The museum is okay...but I would rank it towards the end versus all of the other free museums and exhibits around DC. Not sure I would return.
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Review from Passion R.
Fort Washington, MD
8/18/2011
The museum is well executed. I cannot lie about that. And they have tons of options to enhance your Spy experience. There's Spy at Night, Spy in the City, Operation SPY, etc. It cost but you get bang for your buck. One of my favorite parts was being able to crawl through the vent space like you see all the people do in the movies. Definitely a must visit.
HOWEVER, I don't think I'll be returning there any time soon and here's why:
(1) The service was questionable. We had a guy at the ticket counter that was absolutely amazing and gut wrenchingly honest. When we inquired about the food at the Spy restaurant, he admitted that it wasnt very good. So we didnt eat there!! And waste our money. But then when we actually signed up for Operation Spy, the lady who lead us upstairs was pretty rude. She was talking to a group of adults as if we were children. And there werent any children in our group. I didnt like that very much at all!
(2) Is it just me or did the museum end on a depressingly somber note?? The last little bit is basically about how countries that hate us could enact cyber war on us and we'd be done for. Thats not really how I wanted to go out. Especially since, like others have mentioned, the exhibit is EXHAUSTINGLY long. And I'm the type of person who actually likes to read all the information and watch the videos and do the activities. I was so tired though, I had to breeze through some of the stuff at the end. But I made sure to pay attention to the finale. And I felt like I needed a serious pick me up afterward. -
Review from Olivia L.
8/17/2011
This is not a free museum by any means. However, you get a lot for the entrance fee and it's the most informative and interesting museum in DC -- I'd even say that it was better than most of the Smithsonian museums if you want to get down to nuts and bolts.
When you go in, there is an elevator that takes you to the top of the museum, then a little holding room, then you enter the first room. I would estimate that there's a 15 minute gap between each group, so even though the first room will be a little crowded, the groups will thin as you go along the museum.
The top level is dedicated to objects, like a CIA device that looks like dog poop, that holds a hollow canister for secret messages, old spy cameras, old school long range transmitters, an actual Aston Martin from the James Bond movies, etc. Kids love the objects, and I love that they're real and were deployed in the field.
There's less stuff on the bottom floor. I'd spend some time in the room with all the double agents near the end, which was super informative. I didn't know there were that many of them! Better watch your back...
This is one of the few non-art museums in DC that I would come back to, and I'd even pay to do it again. I really want to do the Spy City Walking Tour (not the gps tour), but the historical one! -
Review from Jeff P.
Wilmington, DE
8/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wow. I loved this museum. At $18 a head I initially thought this place was going to be a rip off. Most of the wonderful government run museums on the mall are free, and when we walked up to the counter to get our tickets I felt like someone kicked me in the crotch. $36 for a museum for the two of us!!
I got over it. Excellent info, a plethora of gadgets, engaging and pertinent films, this place made my day. I'd hate to give away any of the surprises, so I won't. If you have any inkling of interest in spies, the Cold War, military history, or international men and women of mystery, you need to suck up the price of admission and check it out. Next time I am in DC I will return, and check out the Operation Spy Mission. A+++ -
Review from Michael S.
Marina del Rey, CA
7/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Moneypenny, let me tell you the secret of the world.
The International Spy Museum is much more than just a bunch of James Bond props. There are a few, but room after room is dedicated to the real history of the spy game. Much of it is focused on the Cold War era between the Soviets and Americans. The gadgets, hands-on games, videos, and displays show the ingenuity of doing almost anything to gain an advantage.
Kids will especially enjoy many of the interactive games, but older adults who lived during the Cold War may have more interest in many of the artifacts and spy tools. Some of the most interesting were the Cars with Secret Compartments used to smuggle people out of East Berlin, the Dog Doo Microphone, an Enigma Machine, and a film called Ground Truth about the current possibility of attacks by Weapons of Mass Disruption.
It was extremely warm inside and packed with people on the day we went which made it a bit uncomfortable. Because the museum is much larger/longer than I expected, we were kind of tired by the end. At just under $20/person, this isn't the cheapest museum experience in DC by any means, however, the International Spy Museum is worth a visit if you are into spy stuff, have kids, or want something different than the normal museum options.Listed in: DC Vacation
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Review from Erin S.
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
This museum is definitely worth visiting if you really enjoy reading about spies. For some reason, before I went the this museum, I expected there to be a lot of interactive exhibits. Unfortunately, there is very little interaction throughout the museum. There was a lot to look at and to watch and read which I enjoyed, but I think I just had set my expectations a little to high.
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Review from Laine A.
Norfolk, VA
12/6/2011
I wanted this to be much cooler, more interactive, so it is probably fair to say I had unfair expectations. However, they do kind of set you up for that when you are at the counter paying, then let you down. When you start out, you have to assume an identity and memorize a half a dozen facts about this person. Cool right? I was thinking I would be acting like a spy the whole time. Then you go to a "Briefing" room, to get a 5 minute or so 411 film on being a spy. Then you take a touch screen 'test' to see how many items you remembered about your identity. You are also given some additional facts to memorize. Next, you tour the museum for about 90 minutes reading about how lonely, sad, stressful, and isolating it is to be a spy. When you are done, you a take a final test to see how much you remembered. The only people who passed it were the college students, who are used to storing facts they will not need to know later in their short term memories.
There is a ton a interesting information and tools of the trade on display, but you have to read a lot and it will take time. This is really not a place for young kids. My 8 year old was bored out of her wits after about an hour. Honestly, that is longer than I thought she would last.Comment from Unray H. of International Spy Museum 12/12/2011
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Review from Jasmine L.
Hacienda Heights, CA
12/8/2011
Made me want to become a spy
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Review from Lauren B.
Fairfax, VA
7/19/2011
I've done both the Operation Spy Mission and the tour of the actual museum. If you only have time for one, do the spy mission. It's a fun, interactive simulation where you get to monitor suspects, gather clues, crouch in dark corners, and make decisions that affect the outcome of your mission. I did the Spy At Night thing once, and your ticket includes the spy mission and cocktails at the end. Definitely a fun time!
The museum itself is somewhat interesting, but in my opinion, not worth the pricey admission fee. You would be best served with a Groupon deal on this one. -
Review from Stacie H.
Front Royal, VA
12/1/2011
I went to the museum with my 8 YO son! WOW he loved it! It was a little pricey, but for him to enjoy it as much it was well worth every penny! At the beginning when you went up in the elevator and had to stand in the "cover" room for what seem like 15 mins it became kind of annoying because after about 5 mins you wanted to leave. I LOVED the video it was very informative and kept both my interest and my sons interest. I would have enjoyed it more if there were more interactive things to do. He did find the "bug" in the museum and we had a blast listening to other peoples conversations without them knowing. I would def take him and my other children back there back again! BE FOR-WARNED if you do plan on visiting the spy museum I would plan on at least 2 hours for the museum to get the full effect.
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Review from Nina S.
Fairfax, VA
7/14/2011
It was entertaining and informative; but didn't feel the worth of the $18 admission fee. The operation spy option sounds like a fun date idea ( it's a GPS-guided tour of DC in which you play a spy), but it was rainy the day I had visited.
I learned a lot and it's fairly interactive, but I'm not one of those tourists that enjoy reading all the plaques and cues. I'm a visional learner. Enjoy!!Comment from Unray H. of International Spy Museum 9/12/2011
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Review from Dawn B.
11/16/2011
Absolutely loved this museum. The prices are a little bit steep, but there is so much to see here. I would highly recommend taking family and friends of all ages to visit this museum with you. Just be sure you keep an eye out... you never know when you'll be spotted.
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Review from Laura H.
Washington, DC
11/22/2011
Best for kids, I think, but still fun. There were too many tour groups there during our visit, so we didn't get to really take our time and see everything (not fun when you're paying $18 each). I suggest waiting for a Groupon or similar deal and going outside of tourist season.
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Review from Alyssa J P.
Brighton, MA
10/30/2011
A unique and fun way to spend an afternoon. I learned a lot and enjoyed seeing all sorts of old and new spy gadgets.
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Review from Miguel R.
4/15/2011
If I tell you, I'd have to kill you....
So I did the Operation Spy game, and it was really fun - a little "over the top" but If I was a teenager, or younger kid, I would have been floored!
A lot of history and some of the most amazing examples of innovation you can imagine.
When you leave here - you want to jump right into the first cab and head over the the CIA building, and pick up an application!!
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Review from emeril l.
Ann Arbor, MI
8/12/2011
Excellent exhibits overall.
on the kid front: strollers not allowed. Kind of a long wait to get up the elevator to see the exhibit. If you have a kid that can't tolerate that kind of thing, bring lots of distractions. Also, it's a big exhibit and your kiddo may tire out before you can see all the museum has to offer. -
Review from Baer B.
Berkeley, CA
6/25/2011
Interesting. Entertaining. Something I knew little about but maybe should have know more. My 11-year old thought it was boring but I had a blast: spy paraphernalia, spy behavior and action, weird stuff to secretly snoop on (or kill) other spies, and a plethora of spy activities that truly shaped today's world. Pretty amazing.
The one turn-off is the $18 admission which seems rather high compared to all the other free museums in DC. -
Review from Julie H.
Austin, TX
7/20/2011
If you have money to burn, it's an okay experience. However, if you expect to be engaged, entertained and perhaps even taught a few things - hold up a minute.
You know how on every vacation you take there is either a place you eat you wish you hadn't or a place you visited that seemed like a total money suck? Well, this is it folks.
After forking over $70+ for the four of us, I had high expectations and the International Spy Museum just did not deliver. A few of the interactive stations were not functioning properly right off the bat. When you pay a high entrance fee for a place the least they can do is make sure all the technology is in working order. After having been to several of the Smithsonian museums and the Newseum, I thought some of the diorama-type displays (with the little black wax figurines) looked super-cheesy and lacked the polish you would expect from a place that costs so much to enter.
There were a few interesting galleries and several (text heavy) interesting exhibits about real espionage cases but at times I felt I was walking through a Disney queue waiting for the ride and was reading the conjured up tidbits to keep me entertained while waiting for the big attraction.....but there wasn't ever a big attraction.
We walked through the entire place - slowly taking in as much as we could and we were completely finished with the entire experience in just under 3 hours. Several times I saw young children (3-7ish?) completely disengaged and just playing with eachother - hopping over seats in one of the theaters, chasing each other. I couldn't blame them for throwing in the towel.
If you can use a coupon or have some kind of connection to get into this place for less - go for it. If you want to get the most bang for your buck, spend it elsewhere. -
Review from Pegah Y.
10/2/2011
We finally checked out the International Spy Museum yesterday, after a couple of months of wanting to do so. It was a pretty cool museum and my major problem with it is that it costs so much! Compared to the Smithsonians, which are free, this place is quite pricey. $18 regular admission! My friend and I only had to pay $12 because we had found a deal on LivingSocial beforehand, but still! $18 is a lot and it really is sort of a tourist trap. However, the museum is pretty fantastic and is very BIG! If you love museums, this is your place. The subject is very interesting. It took us about 3 hours to go through the whole museum - quite a long time! I really like the fact that they have a lot of interactive stations for you. I really liked memorizing your own spy alias and then having to repeat it. I liked crawling through the tunnel shaft and staring at museum-goers down below. And I especially liked the historical aspect of spying - I loved that it was chronological, from ancient history to colonial history and to modern history (post-WW II and today's world).
Overall I found the exhibits to be very informative and catchy and I really enjoyed my day at this museum. -
Review from Jen S.
3/13/2011
Thanks to Goldstar's low admission price of $9 + service charge, my husband and I took advantage of the deal. I've been wanting to check this museum out but the original admission price of $18 has deterred
me.
When you get past the cheesiness of selecting a secret identity, it's a pretty cool museum, chock full of information about spy gadgets, secret missions, infamous spies, etc. My only complaint, other than the price is that some of the signage has automatic light dimming so it was hard to read. My tip is to go early or late on the weekend because it was crazy crowded when we came on a Saturday at 11a. -
Review from Ginger H.
Temecula, CA
6/4/2011
Something for everyone.
We did the combo tour which included the Operation Spy interactive tour followed by a self-tour through the museum. If you do nothing else, do the interactive tour. It says it's for 12+ but you can bring younger ones that can pay attention (mature 1st graders and older). Prepare to pay attention and use your memory. It was fun for both my 16 year old and 7 year old sons.
When you enter the museum, they give you a bunch of identities from which you can choose to assume but then you never use the identity in the museum so I don't know what that was about.
One final comment: Two women's stalls in this entire place?? Pee before you get here.Comment from Unray H. of International Spy Museum 7/10/2011
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Review from Dallas T.
San Diego, CA
9/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Decent touristy place to go, once. With so many other free museums in town, though...
