May 22, 2026

New Temporary Exhibit Takes Visitors “Behind the Fenceline”

We’ve all heard the nickname, "No Such Agency." The NSA has been shrouded in mystery since its inception, sometimes overshadowed by its more famous siblings, the FBI and CIA. But many people in the public ask, “What exactly does the NSA do?”

This one-of-a-kind exhibit uses artifacts gathered from the Agency’s spaces to take people, “Behind the Fenceline.”

May 22, 2026

Decoding a Nation: 250 Years of American Secrets

Now on display,  the National Cryptologic Museum is highlighting the unlocking of secrets for 250 Years.

Dec. 16, 2025

Toying with Secrets at the National Cryptologic Museum

From Baby Boomers to Generation Z, the action-packed world of comics has stitched generations together. From huddling around the radio to Little Orphan Annie’s adventures to starting Saturday with Batman’s caped crusades, these captivating tales have woven themselves into our lives.

Sept. 26, 2024

STEM Fest: Engineering Ideas Into Reality

Join the National Cryptologic Museum for the 10^th Annual STEM Fest! Explore a world of discovery where science, technology, engineering and math come together!

June 20, 2024

“Remember Why You’re Here”: Mother of 9/11 Victim Visits Morrison Center Memorial

“It shows you how fragile life is,” mother of Flight 93’s youngest victim said with tear-filled eyes at the sight of her 20-year old daughter’s photo and purse on display at the 9/11 memorial in the lobby of the Morrison Center on NSA/CSS Washington’s East Campus.

May 6, 2024

NSA Partners with National Cryptologic Foundation on new Engagement and Education Center

FORT MEADE, Md. – The National Security Agency (NSA) announced plans to partner with the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) to establish a new engagement and education facility on the site of the existing National Cryptologic Museum in Annapolis Junction.

March 28, 2024

National Cryptologic Museum Hosts: A Conversation with Merryl Goldberg Ph.D.

The National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) welcomes Dr. Merryl Goldberg, Professor in the School of Arts at California State University San Marcos. Dr. Goldberg will discuss her journey through Moscow in the 1980's, her battle of wits with the KGB, and the cipher system she developed using coded music sheets. During the discussion Dr. Goldberg will play cryptographic tunes as a live demonstration of the coded music sheets.

March 12, 2024

Scouts Honored at National Cryptologic Museum's Annual Scout Day

“Best day of my life!” One Scout exclaimed as he left the National Cryptologic Museum’s (NCM) annual event on Saturday March 2nd, 2024. Rain couldn’t damper things for the scouts and their families. The event drew a near record number of attendees with more than 650 people coming through the doors of the NCM in just six hours.

Jan. 4, 2024

Five Cryptologic Giants to be Inducted into NSA's Cryptologic Hall of Honor

The National Security Agency's (NSA) Center for Cryptologic History is pleased to announce the 2023 induction of five major cryptologic figures into the Cryptologic Hall of Honor.

Sept. 26, 2023

President Obama’s NSA-Modified Cell Phones on Display at the National Cryptologic Museum

When an NSA employee approached National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) Director Vince Houghton asking if he wanted “the Obama phones,” he didn’t hesitate to acquire the cryptologic gems for display at the museum.