The International Spy Museum

#TodayInSpyHistory one of WWII's most legendary intelligence organizations was born. On July 22, 1940, The Special Operations Executive (SOE) officially formed when three specialized departments merged under Churchill's directive to "set Europe ablaze." With Nazi forces…

Don't miss Christina Hillsberg (@christinahillsb) at the Spy Museum Store signing "Agents of Change," the groundbreaking story of pioneering women who transformed the CIA! Former CIA intelligence officer Christina Hillsberg reveals the untold stories of trailblazing female spies…

From our first operation in 2002 to today, we've been decoding the secret world of espionage for millions of visitors. Thank you to our loyal agents (visitors), our dedicated handlers (staff), and our intelligence network (supporters) who've made these 23 years possible. Visit…

It's no secret we're offering FREE Museum Highlights Tours on our birthday this Saturday, July 19th! Add on a tour for free when you purchase a general admission ticket to the Museum on July 19th. Book your ticker and tour here: bit.ly/4nK55vk #SpyMuseum #Birthday…

A new SpyCast episode is out! 🚨 For our Birthday week, we couldn't help but feature our brilliant Executive Director, Chris Costa. From running sensitive operations across Panama, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan to advising Navy SEALs as the first civilian squadron Deputy…

Get up close with 17 legendary vehicles from the James Bond films at Bond In Motion and discover the incredible weaponry that made them iconic. Which would you want for your daily commute? @007 Vehicle photos by Petersen Automotive Museum #SpyMuseum #JamesBond

A comically small motorcycle and a pen that could kill you are among more than 10,000 artifacts stored on-site in a reimagined gallery space for the International Spy Museum. washingtonian.com/2025/07/16/a-l…

It's our Birthday Week! Join us for SPY with Me, an interactive virtual program for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. We will use music and artifacts to explore our favorite spy stories. 📆 Tuesday, July 22 ⏰ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 📍 Virtual Information…

A new episode of SpyCast is out now! 🚨 SpyCast host @SashaIngber sat down with @DavidCattler, Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), to explore the evolution of America's security clearance system in an era of unprecedented cyber threats. Learn…

In-store book signing this Saturday! 📚🕵️‍♂️ Meet @JeffreyJHiggins, retired FBI supervisory special agent, at the Spy Museum Store for the signing of his new book, "The Havana Syndrome." When FBI Agent Nathan Burke's wife falls victim to the mysterious Havana Syndrome, he launches…

Have you ever wondered what your spy disguise would be? Our Disguise interactive uses AI to let you go undercover! This technology is powered by picsi.ai powered by InsightFace.

There's still time to join today's Spy Chat! 🚨 Join Spy Museum Executive Director Christopher P. Costa and special guest Douglas London (@douglaslondon5), former CIA Senior Operations Officer, for an exclusive discussion on today's most pressing intelligence and terrorism…

Last month, former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez gave director James Hawes an exclusive tour of our museum, offering real-world insights into the shadowy world of espionage that inspired his latest spy movie thriller, “The Amateur” – now available digitally! 🎬🕵️‍♂️…

It's National Video Game Day! From stealth missions to covert operations, espionage has been captivating gamers for decades. One standout in the spy gaming genre was Spycraft: The Great Game, which took authenticity to the next level by featuring real intelligence professionals,…

In-store book signing this Saturday! 📚🕵️‍♀️ Don't miss @Rothschild_AJ at the Spy Museum Store signing copies of her new book, "My Zayde is a Superhero: The True Story of an American Jewish Boy Who Survived and Fought Back." Amanda J. Rothschild brings her experience as a national…

Join us for an exclusive brunch commemorating 60 years of the iconic Brush Pass - a technique where two officers made a virtually undetectable handoff of documents - at The Mayflower Hotel, where it was originally demonstrated and approved for the first time. Featured Speaker…

This 4th of July, we celebrate not just America's independence, but also the spies who helped secure it. 🇺🇸🕵️‍♂️ On February 4, 1777, General George Washington penned this letter to Nathaniel Sackett, offering him $50 a month (over $1,000 today!) to spy for the Continental Army.…

A new SpyCast episode is out! 🚨 SpyCast Host @SashaIngber sat down with New York Times journalist @jane__bradley to uncover one of the most audacious Russian intelligence operations of our time. In 2022, Brazilian authorities arrested what appeared to be an ordinary citizen…

Join us on July 10th for the next Spy Chat with International Spy Museum Executive Director Christopher P. Costa and special guest Douglas London (@douglaslondon5), former CIA Senior Operations Officer. Get real-time analysis of breaking intelligence developments and insider…

🛸 Happy UFO Day! But before you look to the stars, remember: "unidentified" doesn't always mean "alien." In the intelligence world, mysterious objects in our skies are often terrestrial but often not concerning. Consider two recent examples: 2023: The Chinese Spy Balloon 🎈…