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Welcome to the CIA Museum
Housed in the Agency's Headquarters Building in McLean, Virginia, this unique collection illustrates the history of US intelligence—which effectively began when this country was still 13 separate colonies—by showing some of the artifacts and tools used by men and women serving in various aspects of espionage. The North Gallery
houses the Agency's permanent collection of artifacts and photographs
from the early days of the CIA to the present. The Cold War Gallery features hundreds of rare Soviet and Stasi espionage artifacts from the private collection of H. Keith Melton, author of "The Ultimate Spy Book." In addition to cameras, listening devices, and concealment devices, several "spy stories" and a Cold War timeline are presented. The seal above is a photograph of the original sign from the CIA's first building on E Street in Washington, DC. All items exhibited in the Museum are authentic; no reproductions are permitted. Most were given to the Museum by the office or individual who designed or used them. Every artifact and photograph has been declassified by the appropriate officials for public viewing. Please note that because the Museum is located on the CIA compound, it is not open to the public for tours. We hope you enjoy this look at the history of American intelligence as told through some of the artifacts used to make that history
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