The #1 Rated Museum & Experience

An entirely new kind of museum -powered by technology and built around the visitor experience.

- Architectural Digest

Encryption

The Experience
You'll test your pattern-recognition and analytical skills as you try your hand at making and breaking codes in a dramatic interactive adventure.

The Museum
You'll meet the Cryptologists who shortened WWII by cracking the German Enigma machine. You'll find original Enigmas and tap out messages on a perfect replica. You'll explore real code books and code-breaking devices, and discover how encryption affects you today.

“Wonderfully creative, interactive, and stimulating”
- General David Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) Former Director of the CIA

Deception

The Experience
You'll test your empathy in an immersive lie-detection and lying simulation in high-tech zones using facial recognition and pulse-recognition!

The Museum
You'll meet the FBI Agent who sold secrets to the Russians for 22 years, and the man who caught him! You'll encounter cunning devices the CIA used to deceive foreign governments. You'll explore high-tech lie-detection machines, and see how deception surrounds us today.

"In a timely way, SPYSCAPE shows us what we know, but choose to ignore: that espionage and spying are not only the stuff of extraordinary tales or specialists’ tools. All 10-year-olds are spymasters now. “
- The New York Times

Surveillance

The Experience
You'll test your perception and observation skills in a real-time surveillance exercise powered by voice-recognition AI.

The Museum
You'll meet the female journalists who used their spy superpowers to free 2,000 slaves. You'll find gadgets that let anyone run a personal surveillance mission. You'll explore how governments and corporations use data surveillance on all of us, and what that might cost you!

"A modern twist on introducing people to the world of espionage. From governments’ mass collection of their citizen’s mobile data, to social media companies sharing details about their billions of users, to advertisers tracking us with cookies."
- Forbes

Hacking

The Experience
You'll question your core principles and beliefs in an immersive chamber of activist hacking icons.ecognition!

The Museum
You'll meet the teenager who broke into the CIA, and come face to face with the signatures behind Anonymous. You'll find the devices hackers use to break into corporations. You'll see how todays hacking groups are trying to change our political landscapes for good and evil.

“Visitors can hear real-life spy stories from the Enigma code-breakers to the teenager who hacked the CIA’s website.”
- Lonely Planet

Special Ops

The Experience
You'll test your agility and speed in high-tech laser tunnels - and see if you can beat your friends!

The Museum
You'll meet the original “Q”, who inspired the James Bond character, and see some of his ingenious gadgets - and meet the brave women who parachuted behind enemy lines to put his devices to the test. You'll encounter exploding rats, pen daggers, flashlight grenades, suitcase radios and folding motorcycles, that fuelled the imagination of storytellers for decades.

“Participants will build skills in critical thinking, leadership, creativity”
- City Guide

Intelligence

The Experience
You'll explore the motivations of spies and the massive difference that good intelligence can make.

The Museum
You'll meet the "spy who saved the world” and the movie-star handsome Russian submarine Captain who refused to fire Nuclear missiles at the USA. You'll find a spy camera from the U2 spy plane, and the first pressurised flight-suit, alongside miniature cameras and equipment from both sides of the Cold War.

“You won't just be learning about the in's and out's of the spy world - you can explore how the traits you have could make you a spymaster.”
- Mashable

Profile & Debrief

You'll go on an interactive journey into the real world of spies and secrets, tackling authentic challenges designed by a former Head of Training at MI6.

At the end of your visit, you'll get a unique profile - designed with top spies and psychologists to reveal your attributes and potential - and your ideal spy role!

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London

Location

45 Wellington St
Covent Garden
WC2E 7BN
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Nearest Station

Covent Garden

Hours

Sunday - Thursday
10:00am - 8:00pm

Friday & Saturday
10:00am - 10:00pm

Last entry 90 mins before closing

New York

Location

928 8th Ave, New York
NY 10019
USA
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Nearest Station

57 St-7 Av

Hours

Sunday - Thursday
10:00am - 8:00pm

Friday & Saturday
10:00am - 10:00pm

Last entry 90 mins before closing

FAQs

What's the difference between SPYSCAPE and SPYGAMES?

SPYSCAPE is your personal journey into the secret world - developed by MI6 trainers and top psychologists to reveal your strengths and personality through challenges in risk tolerance, empathy, perception, pattern recognition, and decision-making.

SPYGAMES is your team-based proving ground - created with CIA and Special Ops operatives to test your collaboration, agility, and communication across high-adrenaline, field-inspired missions.

Whether you're unlocking personal insight or building team cohesion, both experiences reveal your hidden potential - mentally and physically, individually and collectively.

Is SPYSCAPE suitable for all ages?

SPYSCAPE is designed for adults and teens, but can also be enjoyed by visitors aged 8 and up.

How many people are needed to play?

SPYSCAPE can be enjoyed solo or as part of a large group. It’s a flexible, immersive, and educational experience.

Is SPYSCAPE unique to each visitor?

Yes. Each visitor receives a detailed personal profile reflecting their individual choices, scores, skills, and attributes.

What should I wear?

There’s no dress code - just come comfy and ready for action.

Is SPYSCAPE accessible?

Yes. All entrances, galleries, retail spaces, and restrooms are accessible via wheelchair and walker.

Do you provide lockers?

Yes. Lockers are available free of charge. Please limit the number and size of the items you bring. All backpacks and bags must be stored in a locker. Lockers measure 12” x 20” x 24”. Items too large for the lockers will not be permitted inside.

Can I make a group booking?

Yes. If you’d like to book for a group, please contact us here for London or here for New York, and include your preferred date and group size.

What is SPYGAMES?

SPYGAMES is 50 minutes of pulse-racing fun designed with experts from CIA and Special Ops. It's physical and mental challenges (for teams of 2-5 people) in high-tech game rooms. You win physical and digital rewards as you go. Learn more.

Can I do SPYSCAPE and SPYGAMES in one visit?

Yes. Book our All Access ticket for 50 minutes of SPYGAMES, followed by 90 minutes of SPYSCAPE in New York & 60 minutes in London.

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