Museum Exhibits

Welcome to the National Cryptologic Museum

Cryptology is a secret world. Success, if it is to endure, must be hidden. The actors in the drama, like deep cover agents, normally remain anonymous.

The National Cryptologic Museum is one of the few places where the curtain is parted. Here visitors can glimpse some of the dramatic moments in the history of American cryptology. The people who devoted their lives to cryptology and national defense, the machines they built, the techniques they used, and the places where they worked, are on display. For the visitor, some events in American history will take on a new meaning. For the cryptologic professional, it is an opportunity to absorb the heritage of the profession.

Museum visitors are provided a brochure which addresses displays and enables them to take a self-guided tour. Guided tours may also be scheduled. A sampling of museum exhibits is listed below for browsing by the internet user.