SPYSCAPE Spy Museum in New York

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The SPYSCAPE Spy Museum in New York introduces you to all facets of espionage. Are you interested in secret services like the FBI and CIA? Do you think you could cheat on a lie detector test? Or, do you want to find out what kind of spy you would make? Then visit this museum and discover the world of espionage with assignments, rare objects and true stories!

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Eric's Index

1 SPYSCAPE in New York
- 1.1 What can you do at SPYSCAPE?
- 1.2 Practical Information
2 FAQ

SPYSCAPE in New York

SPYSCAPE spy museum is a mix between an experience and a museum. Espionage throughout the ages is all covered, including current themes like privacy, AI and social media. SPYSCAPE is located in a modern-design building, with a total area of no less than 60,200 square feet (5,600 m2).

The adventure begins as soon as you enter the enormous lift. Here, you’ll watch a film briefing you on the upcoming assignments. So, you will be well-prepared and able to get started right away.

What can you do at SPYSCAPE?

The spy museum in New York is divided into seven sections, each of which deals with a different espionage theme such as cyber warfare, deception and intelligence services. All visitors receive a wristband; when scanned at each section it retrieves and logs details of the assignment.

For example, at ‘Surveillance’ you can test your security skills by finding out how quick you are at finding people on surveillance cameras. Then, at ‘Deception’, you watch a number of interviews and decide whether the subject is lying, or telling the truth. When you have completed all assignments, the results are analysed and you’ll discover what kind of spy you are. Are you a spy catcher, a technical ops officer or better suited to one of the other profiles?

Eric’s Tip: “I found the experience surprisingly fun. Visit this attraction on a rainy day or after you have seen all the well-known sights. SPYSCAPE is a bit too complicated for very young children, it is more suited to kids from 10 and up. I spent around an hour visiting the SPYSCAPE museum in New York, so you don’t lose too much time here.”

Practical Information

Opening times:
- The museum is open daily
- Last entry 90 minutes before closing
Location: 928 8th Avenue
How to get there: You can get to SPYSCAPE by subway; the 57 St – 7 Av station and the 7 Av station are both a few blocks away.
Accessibility: SPYSCAPE NYC is wheelchair accessible

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Next to SPYSCAPE, there are many more top New York museums to visit.

Tip: A visit to SPYSCAPE is included with the New York Pass

FAQ

SPYSCAPE tickets start from £30.

Yes, I would say it’s a fun experience for kids aged 10 and up, and for adults. For younger children, it's a bit too complicated.

There is no dress code at SPYSCAPE NYC, but it's advisable to wear something comfortable.

SPYSCAPE is fun to visit on a rainy day in New York, when you’ve already been to all the main attractions in the city. I especially recommend visiting it when you have a New York discount pass.