ATTENTION: The National Cryptologic Museum is currently closed for renovations. Contact us to schedule a virtual tour. Follow us on Twitter @NatCryptoMuseum for more information on our new exhibits debuting in spring 2022.

Plan a Visit

Daily Hours of Operation

 

Monday – Friday

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Saturdays (1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month)

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Federal Holidays


For questions call or email us: 
 

Office:  301-688-5849

Gift Shop:  301-688-6857
Library:  301-688-2145
Fax:  301-688-5847
 

Group tours are scheduled in advance. A minimum of six people is required to schedule a tour.

Map & Directions

Address (for GPS only; not postal/mailing):
8290 Colony Seven Road
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

View interactive map and get custom driving directions.

From Baltimore

National Cryptologic Museum MapClick the image to view a simple map.
  1. Take MD 295 South (Balto/Wash Pkwy) OR I-95 South to Rt. 32 East/Ft Meade. 
  2. Move to the right lane and exit onto Canine Road (Exit 10A) immediately after 295 North. 
  3. Bear left and turn left at the light (onto Colony Seven Road). 
  4. Follow the signs to the museum. The road will wind around and lead you to museum parking lot.

From Washington

  1. Take MD 295 North (Balto/Wash Pkwy) OR I-95 North to Rt. 32 East/Ft Meade. 
  2. Exit onto Canine Road (Exit 10A). 
  3. Bear left and then turn left at the light (onto Colony Seven Road).
  4. Follow the signs to the museum. The road will wind around and lead you to museum parking lot.

From Columbia

  1. Take Rt. 32 East. 
  2. Move to right lane and exit onto Canine Road (Exit 10A) immediately after MD 295 North (Balto/Wash Pkwy). 
  3. Bear left and then turn left at the light (onto Colony Seven Road). 
  4. Follow the signs to the museum.  The road will wind around and lead you to the museum parking lot.

From Annapolis

  1. Take Rt. 32 West and bear right onto Canine Road (Exit 10A). 
  2. Turn left at the light (onto Colony Seven Road). 
  3. Follow the signs to the museum. The road will wind around and lead you to museum parking lot.

Leaving Museum

Follow Colony Seven Road to light. Turn right at the light onto Canine Road.

  • To go north on Canine Road bear right onto entrance ramp for Rt. 32 West. Immediately exit onto MD 295 North (Balto/Wash Pkwy) or continue on Rt. 32 West to the I-95N exit.

  • To go south on Canine Road bear right onto entrance ramp for Rt. 32 West. Take second exit onto MD 295 South (Balto/Wash Pkwy) or stay on 32 West to the I-95S exit.

  • To go east on Canine Road bear left onto entrance ramp for 32 East. Follow bend around to merge onto 32 East.

  • To go west on Canine Road bear right onto entrance ramp for Rt. 32 West.

 

Museum Gift Shop

The NSA Civilian Welfare Fund Gift Shop, located within the National Cryptologic Museum, offers a variety of merchandise ranging from unique NSA logo items to books and videos relating to the art and science of cryptology. Gift Shop hours are 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.