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International Spy Museum

User Reviews of International Spy Museum

Yelp.com Review - by tim b.

4 of 5 stars. Personally, I thought this museum was a lot of fun. The tickets are a bit expensive, but hell, I'm in DC, I'm a tourist and I am going to do tourist stuff! I think i liked this museum because of my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin B.

4 of 5 stars. DC Trip: Chapter Three. Khandar....Shit, I'm still in Khandar.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Francesca L.

4 of 5 stars. I did the operation spy and museum combo ticket for $25 (plus fees due to buying online) and I had a great time. My biggest thing is that ppl shouldn't really bring kids..they aren't going to "get it"…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon C.

2 of 5 stars. So much hype, so little bang for your buck. We paid the $25 fee for the museum admission as well as Operation Spy, where you basically run through a 'mission'. First, Operation Spy. The most…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff W.

2 of 5 stars. 2.5 stars Way too much money for what you get. There are a couple cool items to look at, but nothing I couldn't find on the internet. It really bugged me how it felt like the majority of displays…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shawn g.

4 of 5 stars. Yes, I was in town as a tourist, and YES, I have no problem floating a little extra cash for the "Operation Spy" along with the museum fees. I had a blast, you get to make up a fake name and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monty C.

2 of 5 stars. I have a secret message from undercover agent number 2; this is a code level brown transmission. PPPPPPPPFFFFFFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cass C.

1 of 5 stars. I didn't go into the regular museum, but I did go on this thing they call "Operation Spy". Apparently, you're supposed to be on a missions to bust some commies/terrorists, but in reality its a 1 hour…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana N.

3 of 5 stars. It sounds a lot cooler than it is...but I will say that my experience was dampened by the massive weekend crowd. Be prepared to walk a lot (it took me over 2 hours to get through the museum). The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rivkah B.

2 of 5 stars. Horrible, even if you're interested in this stuff! 20 USD/person is way too expensive. It's too crowded, and basically involves reading about the history of espionage as it is plastered over walls…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernadette C.

2 of 5 stars. We're spoiled by our museums in DC. The best ones are free, so if a museum is going to charge us $16 to get in, it had better stand up for itself. The spy museum didn't. It was simply too narrow,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert F.

2 of 5 stars. I probably would have enjoyed this place had it not been for the severe overcrowding I experience while on the spy tour. I didn't have much time to appreciate much of anything, and it was so crowded…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish F.

4 of 5 stars. I heart Spies. I didn't actually go into the museum, but I did drop some serious dough in their store. With that in mind, I can only go as high as 3.5 stars. haha It was like I walked into spy heaven.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sam k.

4 of 5 stars. I thought this museum was really cool. It gave me an interesting, new perspective on the role intelligence played in so many historical events and told the stories of people who played pivotal roles…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel C.

4 of 5 stars. This is a fun museum. I've been here twice, and had more fun the second time around, probably because I knew what to expect. Lots of great information regarding history of spies. It would be fun if…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill B.

3 of 5 stars. Great mission, good execution, but too much to cover it all up. The first half of the museum is definitely edu-tainment. You choose a "cover identity" and then try to maintain it through several rooms…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lauren y.

4 of 5 stars. if you always wanted to be a secret agent man/woman spy getsmart james bond... well this place is a museum. there's some fun and games, but there's also a lot of history. i came here a couple years…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron M.

4 of 5 stars. You pay for it but it's pretty much fun. This museum will strike you as a bit of a history museum, similar in style to the national museum of American history or even the holocaust museum. It has…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Namrata A.

3 of 5 stars. I liked visiting this place this weekend. Parking on the weekend didn't seem too tough, the price was a little bit high (as a New Yorker, museums aren't THAT expensive and do have student discounts)…
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Libby F.

4 of 5 stars. Whew, did I ever need a drink after spending three hours in the Spy Museum! The afternoon started with my friend and I participating in Operation Spy, an interactive experience where you join about a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Great place to visit!

From James Bond stuff to actual historic events, very interactive and informative. Highly recommend. Alot of informative videos and exhibits. Get both museum and exhibit passes for a great time.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy K.

5 of 5 stars. Well worth the $16 admission, and a nice air conditioned respite. I was told it takes the average person 2 to 2-1/2 hours to get through the museum, and they were right. I was in a bit of a rush due…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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not worth it!!!

too expensive and not worth it. i was expecting a day trip with my family to learn something new( educational )... but, got nothing. just watch discovery channel...it's better.
openlist - user review - 10/20/2007

I.S.N

The International Spy Museum is a very good place for the family. You can crawl through air ducts and even pick a secret name. The Spy Museum is a great place to visit.
openlist - user review - 10/15/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Mark D.

4 of 5 stars. It's so hard to act like an "adult" and not get into it. Especially if you throw down the additional cash for the "Spy Experience". The Spy Experience is an interactive game (they actually have…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anh N.

5 of 5 stars. your mission, should you chose to accept, is to go undercover and assume a alias. you must infiltrate the enemy organization and gather vital intelligence to naturalize the danger. that was the intro…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariko F.

3 of 5 stars. Wow. A museum in DC that you actually have to pay for. Why do I feel like I'm in New York? Nevertheless, I thought it was great. I guess Washingtonians are a bit spoiled with their free Smithsonian…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie C.

4 of 5 stars. There are some pretty interesting exhibits. My only criticism is that the crowds can get pretty bad. I'm not sure I would go back only because there are so many museum options available that are free!
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin L.

4 of 5 stars. Like Nicole P. mentioned, the entrance fee of $16 is a little steep for a museum, but it's a really neat experience, and there's readily enough material and variety in exhibits to blow an entire…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole P.

1 of 5 stars. I don't think I've met *anyone* in person who enjoyed this museum. I am one of those people who was bored to tears here. The cost of this museum is something like $16. And you have to make a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by eric k.

5 of 5 stars. I was actually surprised at this place.... My first reaction was.... ugh.. I gotta pay for this one? it better be good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Abby M.

5 of 5 stars. This is awesome museum. I went for free (part of an 8th grade class trip), and I thought it was super nifty and cool. Of course, I am into this kinda stuff. And I think you probably have to be to go…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica Z.

2 of 5 stars. Overall not bad but NOT worth the $16 ticket price. There was good interaction with exhibits at first but that quickly trailed off and became really panel-rific by the end. The whole 'identity'…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rinky N.

3 of 5 stars. Although this museum has a lot going for it, I do have criticisms of it. First of all the tickets are $16 which seems pretty pricey in a town where most of the museums are free.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dani F.

5 of 5 stars. This was the only museum I hadn't visited before I left DC. On a recent trip to visit some friends I finally got to enter the spy world. This muesum covers the profession that has brought a lot of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya L.

5 of 5 stars. Inspector Gadget would love the trench coat with camera button. Nancy Drew would get a kick out of the dressing room table you sit at and watch a movie about Matta Hara. Every little exhibit…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben N.

3 of 5 stars. What I liked: -This place is chock-full of information. So much, that you really need to pace yourself to get through it well. My friend and I had spent about 3 hours in there when we realized that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by angela n.

3 of 5 stars. The permanent collection is reading-intensive and informative -- so many brilliant gadgets, and true stories of cunning and ingenious trickery. We all know of horrible intelligence failures (e.g.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by The C.

2 of 5 stars. I always get really geeked out to go to this or that great museum I hear about from some friend or colleague, and there are many that get hyped up in DC. However, once I get there and go through the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karman L.

3 of 5 stars. It was okay. It wasn't all that interesting to me, bf, and sis.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel m.

5 of 5 stars. A fun museum full of sneaky gadgets and stories of former spies, not to mention their gift shop is so much fun!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Shaina C.

4 of 5 stars. AWESOME! Not cool to have to wait forever to get in ( they only sell a certain number of tickets each hour (and they sell out) buy your tickets from ticketmaster in advance, that way you don't have…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie C.

4 of 5 stars. The Spy Museum is a cute idea, pretty interesting too. I learned a few things about spies that I didn't know and their exhibits are fun. There is also a section of the museum that you can crawl…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike V.

5 of 5 stars. I'm not sure why I had so much fun here. Maybe in part due to our immediate "adoption" by a 10 year old boy. I guess we passed his "cool" for a semi-adult test when we crawled inside the cloak and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jed S.

4 of 5 stars. I really like the International Spy Museum. They have a fascinating collection of artifacts, including an Enigma machine, a Stasi spy kit, many examples of concealed weapons, microfiche containers,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana B.

5 of 5 stars. Lots of fun, if word-intensive and a bit chaotically laid out in places. Not cheap but worth it if you're in DC.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill C.

3 of 5 stars. The spy museum does have some neat things on display, but as others have mentioned the crowds are just crazy. We did enjoy seeing some of the vintage spy gear and the tools of the trade. However,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by alexis g.

5 of 5 stars. I took my parents here during one of their first trips to visit me, and they loved it. It was a great "bonding activity" for us all. We spent a long time in there -- probably about two hours. The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Josiah L.

4 of 5 stars. still remember the first time i went on the opening day. that is one of the most entertaining museum in DC (the replica of the James Bond DB5 with all the weapons showing, how can you beat that!!).…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

4 of 5 stars. History with a twist. Check your lipstick camera at the door ladies - The Spy Museum has got you beat. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine the crazy spy stuff that existed in the past and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim F.

4 of 5 stars. This museum does a great job of telling the story of spies and their culture. In fact, it almost does too good of a job dispensing more spy facts than you can shake a rectal tool kit (oh yes, you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Go undercover at the International Spy Museum

I consider myself a museum expert, and I adore this museum. Once you get over the expensive admissio...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie N.

5 of 5 stars. I have to say, this museum was more fun and interactive than any of the other museums I've visited in DC. My favorite part is when they talk about spies who've been caught, what and how they did…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather H.

4 of 5 stars. This is certainly one of the more fun museums that DC has to offer. You really need a good four hours to do the exhibits justice. If you aren't careful, you'll let the maddening crowd dictate your…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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Beats the FBI Tour!

Well, since September 11th, they're not letting people in for the FBI tour anymore, so the Spy Museu...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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All you ever wanted to know about ESPIONAGE

This is a one of a kind museum, with a lot of information on espionage. The tickets are slight expen...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by jill k.

5 of 5 stars. truly awesome museum! informative and fun for just about anyone!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

5 of 5 stars. You'll find a lot more fun here than the typical museum provides. This unique institution, ironically housed in what was once home to the American Communist Party, is dedicated to the history,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin T.

4 of 5 stars. I had a great time when I went to the International Spy Museum. Before going to the museum I really did not know much about the technology that goes into the spy industry. After visiting the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison B.

4 of 5 stars. This place is certainly one of the best museums in DC...that I've been to. It's not as cheap as its free Smithsonian neighbors but the collection of lipstick guns, shoe phones, spy history and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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