Welcome to the National Cryptologic Museum where the most amazing collection of stories and artifacts reveal secrets of codes and ciphers.

Cryptology...the art and science of codes and ciphers. The National Cryptologic Museum hou...
See More ses the most amazing collection of stories and artifacts that tell the intriguing and exciting history of American cryptology. Here visitors catch a glimpse of some of the most dramatic moments in the history of American cryptology. For the visitor, some events in American and world history will take on a new meaning when they discover how the work of cryptologists saved tens of thousands of lives and contributed to achieving victories on our Nation's battlefields. For the cryptologic professional, the museum is an opportunity to absorb the rich heritage of the profession. The National Cryptologic Museum is also the first and only public museum in the Intelligence Community. It hosts approximately 70,000 visitors annually from all over the over the world, allowing them a peek into the secret world of codemaking and codebreaking. The museum is an invaluable educational venue, benefiting thousands of students and teachers every year through guided tours and special programs. The museum library is also an unmatched resource for students, teachers, authors, historians, and researchers of cryptology and the people and events who made history.