WELCOME TO International Spy Museum (SPY)

The International Spy Museum (SPY) is an independent nonprofit museum which documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display. The Museum opened in 2002 in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, DC, and relocated to a new, expanded building with all-new exhibitions at L'Enfant Plaza in 2019.

Every nation considers intelligence essential to its national security. The Museum lifts the veil of secrecy on the hidden world of intelligence, exploring its successes and failures, challenges, and controversies.

The International Spy Museum creates compelling exhibitions and other learning experiences that shed light on the shadow world of espionage and intelligence, educating and challenging each of us to engage critically with the complex world around us.

Weddings + Social Events

Whether it's a wedding, milestone birthday celebration, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or a retirement celebration, the team at SPY is ready to help you make memories that will last a lifetime! 

The Museum's Ballroom and Rooftop Terrace offer breathtaking views of Washington, DC, paired with the expertise of an experienced events team. Call on SPY to help you create a unique and memorable event.

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Meetings + Private Events

Whether it's a meeting, fundraiser, or company celebration, the Spy Museum offers a wide variety of in-person and virtual options. From tours to scavenger hunts to our Private Events Spaces, featuring spectacular views, your guests are sure to be talking about your event for years to come.

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Team Building + Tours + Speaker Series

Dive into the world of espionage and get behind-the-scenes intel from former intelligence officers, historians, museum experts, or trained guides. Whether an in-person guided tour or a competitive Scavenger Hunt, we've got something for everyone!

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