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International Spy Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Washington, DC 9,287 followers
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About us
The International Spy Museum, a 501(c)(3) private non-profit, opened in Washington, DC on July 19, 2002. It is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events. The Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. These artifacts illuminate the work of famous spies and pivotal espionage actions as well as help bring to life the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secretive espionage missions in world history. The mission of the International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage and intelligence in an engaging way and to provide a context that fosters understanding of their important role in and impact on current and historic events. The Museum focuses on human intelligence and reveals the role spies have played in world events throughout history. It is committed to the apolitical presentation of the history of espionage in order to provide visitors with nonbiased, accurate information.
- Website
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http://www.spymuseum.org/
External link for International Spy Museum
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Museum, Education, Espionage, and History
Locations
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Primary
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20024 , US
Employees at International Spy Museum
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Tamara Christian
President and COO at The International Spy Museum
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Joe Fluet
Founder Fluet, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Executive Chairman of the Board at MAG Aerospace | Board Director
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Dexter Ingram
CT/CVE Director I Strategic Advisor I Nonprofit Founder I Board Member I Mentor
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Laura Pomerson
Grace. Gratitude. Grit.
Updates
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Join us this Saturday, July 13 at 12:00 PM ET for an in-store book signing with Francis Gary Powers Jr., one of the authors of Cold War Virginia and son of CIA U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3XWInG8 We'll be expecting you!
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*NEW* #SpyCast - Cybersecurity in The White House with Camille Stewart Gloster, Esq Camille, the first Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology & Ecosystem for The White House joins SPY Historian and Curator, Andrew Hammond to discuss her career in cyber. You'll learn about... ➡ The intersections between technology and law ➡ The origins of the cyber threat ➡ The importance of cyber education ➡ Building a diverse cyber workforce 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3WfoMj2
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You're sure to make a splash if you show up at the pool wearing these fabulous flippers! 🏊🔅 #SpyArtifact - James Bond Swim Fins, produced with the release of Thunderball, USA, ca. 1965 📸 : Erik Sharar
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There are still virtual seats available for tonight's program, The Future of NATO featuring former Secretary of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta and an expert panel. This event is TONIGHT, July 8 at 6:30 PM ET and while this is a hybrid program, in-person seats are sold out and only virtual are still available. The International Spy Museum and the One Decision Podcast are joining forces for an exclusive evening a panel of experts and global leaders including Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs. Christina Ruffini, former CBS News correspondent and Spy Museum Historian and Curator, Dr. Andrew Hammond, will moderate this discussion of NATO in an era of significant transitions of power around the world while Spy Museum Executive Director Christopher P. Costa will provide opening and closing remarks informed by his own work with NATO. Secure your spot and learn more: https://bit.ly/3XUwkZH
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It's World Chocolate Day! Have you heard of Nazi Germany's secret plan to smuggle explosives inside chocolate bars? During WWII, Nazi Germany designed a not-so-sweet device - a bar of chocolate that was actually a bomb! This killer candy looked like any other, wrapped in black foil with gold lettering calling it "Peter's Chocolate." But underneath that innocent exterior was a secret steel and canvas compartment. When you broke off the end piece and pulled the canvas, it activated an explosive device rigged to detonate in just 7 seconds! So, why chocolate? British intelligence MI5 believed Nazi spies were plotting to smuggle these explosive chocolate bars into the War Cabinet and into the hands of Prime Minister Winston Churchill himself, knowing he had a sweet tooth.
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*NEW* #SpyCast - The National Intelligence Council with Michael Collins. Michael joins SPY Historian and Curator Andrew Hammond to discuss the National Intelligence Council. Michael is the NIC’s current acting chair. You'll learn about... ➡️ The role of the National Intelligence Council ➡️ National Intelligence Officers and their work around the world ➡️ The products of the NIC, including the Annual Threat Assessment ➡️ The importance of Intelligence Diplomacy and objective analysis Available at https://bit.ly/3VKmkjb or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧
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It's opening day at #Wimbledon! 🎾 In honor of the start of this annual tennis tournament, we are spotlighting an artifact that is sure to cause a racket. 😉 #SpyArtifact - KGB Concealment in Tennis Racket Handle, USSR, ca. 1970s - 1980s. This racket could conceal a number of small items such as poison, notes, and more!