Truth and Spies

Go undercover and sneak up on a good time at Washington museums devoted to journalism, espionage and science

$500 Getaway // Washington, D.c.

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IF YOU GO

D.C. MUSEUMS

Newseum:

555 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, 888-639-7386; newseum.org. Admission is $20 for ages 13-64; $18 for ages 65 and older; $13 for ages 7-12; and free for children 6 and younger. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day).

International Spy Museum:

800 F St. N.W., Washington, 866-779-6873; spymuseum.org. Admission is $18 for adults; $17 for seniors; $15 for ages 5-11; and free for children younger than 5. The museum hours vary.

Marian Koshland Science Museum

corner of Sixth and E streets N.W., Washington, 202-334-1201; koshland-science-museum.org. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, active military, students and children ages 5-18. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays. Last admission is at 5 p.m.

National Museum of Crime & Punishment:

575 Seventh St. N.W., Washington, 202-393-1099; crimemuseum.org. Admission is $17.95 for adults; $14.95 for ages 5-11, 60 and older and law enforcement officers; and free for children younger than 5. The museum opens May 23. It will be open weekdays 9 a.m.-7 p.m. March through August and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. September through February.

HOW THE MONEY WAS SPENT

Lodging:

$151

Meals:

$132

Transportation:

$24

Bus tour:

$48

Museum admission:

$82

TOTAL:

$437