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International Spy Museum, Washington, DC

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International Spy Museum

International Spy Museum is an attraction in Washington, DC, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC · Washington, DC

Why you should go…

Take on an interactive undercover mission as you move through the world's largest public collection of espionage artifacts, lipstick pistols and Bond-worthy gadgets included. It's clever, hands-on fun that works equally well for kids and grown-up spy-novel fans, and a perfect rainy-day pick just south of the Mall.

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