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CIA Museum, Langley, VA

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CIA Museum

Collection of declassified intelligence artifacts at CIA Headquarters, viewable mainly online.

Langley, VA

About CIA Museum

The CIA Museum holds spy gadgets, specialized weaponry, and espionage memorabilia dating from pre-WWII origins to today. Its holdings include an A-12 OXCART reconnaissance aircraft, one of only nine in existence. The museum sits at CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia, so it is not open to the public. Visitors can instead browse the collection, explore exhibits, and read declassified stories online, including a weekly Artifact of the Week series.

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