The International Spy Museum is an independent nonprofit institution located in Washington, DC at 700 L'Enfant Plaza. It is the only museum in the United States dedicated solely to espionage, and holds the only publicly accessible collection of espionage artifacts in the world. The museum's mission is to educate the public on the history and practice of intelligence gathering.
Beyond its physical exhibitions, the museum operates several educational and public engagement programs. These include the SpyCast podcast, the Digital Learning HQ online resources, Spy Camp youth programs, and Spy Chat LIVE events for adults. It also runs specialized educational programs for various audiences.
As a nonprofit, the museum relies on admissions, memberships, donations, and store purchases to fund its operations. Its work sits at the intersection of museum curation, public education, and nonprofit management.
