Explorations! Field Trip

This event is free! Please consider giving a small donation to help cover Rockville Science Center's administrative costs. Thank you!

Join other Rockville Science Center supporters as we go on a docent-led tour of the National Cryptologic Museum. This is our first trip back since their recent renovation. The museum collects, preserves, and showcases unique cryptologic treasures and shares the stories of the people, technology, and methods that have defined cryptologic history.

The National Cryptologic Museum is located adjacent to NSA Headquarters at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. The collection includes thousands of artifacts that collectively serve to sustain the history of the cryptologic profession. Here visitors can catch a glimpse of some of the most dramatic moments in the history of American cryptology: the people who devoted their lives to cryptology and national defense, the machines and devices they developed, the techniques they used, and the places where they worked. For the visitor, some events in American and world history may take on a new meaning. For the cryptologic professional, it is an opportunity to absorb the heritage of the profession.

• Address: 8290 Colony Seven Rd, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 
• Admission: Museum admission is free. No museum tickets are required but you must register with the Rockville Science Center to be in our group tour.
• Accessibility: Prepare to stand for long periods of time in the museum and wear comfortable shoes.
• Parking: There is ample parking.
• Audience: Individuals, seniors, home school. Family friendly.
• Youth under 18: must be accompanied by an adult.
• Getting there: You must provide your own transportation
• Pack lightly: There are no lockers at the museum. Your bags will be searched by security.
• Cost: This event is free. Please consider giving a small donation to the Rockville Science Center to help cover our administrative costs (https://www.rockvillesciencecenter.org/donate)

More information: Howard Lichtman, 301.580.7190, hjlichtman@lichtman.ws