A Week of James Bond…Things 007 Might Enjoy in DC…
Washington DC has been one of the main centers of spying activities throughout U.S. history. During the the Civil War, both World Wars and the Cold War, DC has built it’s reputation as a spy center.
If James Bond were to visit Washington for a weekend of fun, there are a few places I’d recommend the ultimate spy visit. I’ll cover them in the next few posts to The DC Traveler.
The International Spy Museum – Shaken…Not Stirred
With over 50 years of spy memorabilia, even 007 would be intrigued. Invisible ink, hidden cameras, bugs and over 200 other spy gadgets are on display at the International Spy Museum.
The museum presents the history of spies and spying from revolutionary times to the current. Exhibits include code breaking, propaganda, intelligence gathering, disguises and more.
Don’t miss the ultimate spy’s car — the 1964 silver Aston Martin DB5 which appeared in the Bond movie Goldfinger. It’s equipped with rotating license plates, hidden machine guns, bulletproof rear shield, telescoping tire slashers, and even a passenger’s ejector seat.
The International Spy Museum
800 F Street NW, between 8th and 9th Streets NW.
Washington, DC 20004
Hours
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. most days, but some days the museum opens earlier or stays open later.
Tickets
$15.00 for adults, $1.00 discount for seniors and active military, $12.00 children 5-11, kids 4 and under are free.
Admission fees are increasing by $1.00 starting January 1st.
Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
First and third Saturdays of each month 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Nearest Metro subway station
Gallery Place/Chinatown - Red, Yellow and Green lines.
Parking
Metered street parking is available but limited and tough to find. There are several parking lots and garages within a couple blocks of the museum. Expect parking to cost $10.00-$20.00.
Photo credits: photo 1 - Promotional photo created by United Artists Corporation for the film Goldfinger showing Sean Connery as James Bond, photos 2 & 3 - International Spy Museum
5 Comments
Is that the original DB-5 car used in the movie?
I believe it is one of the actual cars using in the Goldfinger movie, but it has been modified to include flashing red machine gun lights up front.
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