Fri, Jan 16
|National Cryptologic Museum
Explorations! Field Trip
Join us for a tour of the National Cryptologic Museum in Annapolis Junction, MD (near NSA headquarters in Ft. Meade)
Time & Location
Jan 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
National Cryptologic Museum, 8290 Colony Seven Rd, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, USA
About the event
Join other Rockville Science Center enthusiasts for an extended tour of a unique museum dedicated to the secret history of cryptology (codes and ciphers) operated by the National Security Agency. The National Cryptologic Museum allows a peek into the people, equipment, and events that have played a role in cryptologic history. Learn about America's first spy ring under George Washington, how codes were broken on the German WWII Enigma machine, the Hotline to Moscow through the development of supercomputers, Native American code talkers, and modern secure telephones. Interactive displays, interesting exhibits and artifacts, and knowledgeable guides help explain the secrets behind the secrets. The Museum underwent a renovation and refreshed many exhibits in 2022.
Gotta Know:
You must register. There is a limit to the number of people on the tour.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. Traffic can be a challenge.
Participants are responsible for their own…