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International Spy Museum is a museum and gorgeous wedding and special events venue in Washington, DC. Whether you're tying the knot with your significant other or celebrating your engagement, this is a lovely and unique location for any festivity. An independent nonprofit establishment, the International Spy Museum documents espionage's history and contemporary role.

Facilities and Capacity

At the International Spy Museum, you can either plan a big, traditional wedding with 160+ guests or celebrate in a more intimate setting with 50 or fewer of your nearest and dearest. If you want to host a luxurious occasion, the 7th Floor Ballroom and Rooftop Terrace are ideal. These offer stunning views of Washington as you and your guests sip delicious drinks or enjoy a delectable meal.

Services Offered

Several packages are offered, accommodating a various number of guests in different spaces. Choose from the Grand Spy Package, the Majestic Spy Package, the Regal Spy Package, or the Noble Spy Package. All packages include twelve hours at the venue, with four hours for setup and two for tear-down, giving you six hours to celebrate one of the happiest days of your life. The Event Captains will be on hand to manage all venue needs, while Event Assists will be on-site to welcome your guests as they arrive. A dedicated planning support team will work hand in hand with your wedding planner to ensure your big day is a success. International Spy Museum provides dinner rounds, banquet tables, high cocktail tables, a cake table, and gold Chiavari chairs with ivory cushions.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$15,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$15,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Museum
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of International Spy Museum

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The Spy Museum is highly recommended for weddings, with reviewers praising the incredible views, modern and elegant space, and convenient location. The staff, including Amanda, Cori, Nykeesha, and others, are commended for their responsiveness, helpfulness, and making wedding dreams come true. Guests enjoyed the indoor/outdoor flow of the venue, ease of customization, and proximity to hotels, transit, and DC attractions. The caterers, Spilled Milk Catering, received high praise for their exceptional service and knowledge of the venue. Overall, the Spy Museum exceeded expectations and provided a top-notch wedding experience.

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The Spy Museum is highly recommended for weddings, with reviewers praising the incredible views, modern and elegant space, and convenient location. The staff, including Amanda, Cori, Nykeesha, and others, are commended for their responsiveness, helpfulness, and making wedding dreams come true. Guests enjoyed the indoor/outdoor flow of the venue, ease of customization, and proximity to hotels, transit, and DC attractions. The caterers, Spilled Milk Catering, received high praise for their exceptional service and knowledge of the venue. Overall, the Spy Museum exceeded expectations and provided a top-notch wedding experience.

Sandra
Sandra Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Coolest DC Wedding Venue

We had the most amazing experience having our wedding at the Spy Museum! The views are incredible, the location is unbeatable, and the space itself feels modern and elegant. Our guests were excited and impressed by the venue and it set the stage for a great event. All were impressed with the rooftop views and location.

The staff made everything easy, and having the Hilton right next door was perfect for our guests and for us to get ready. It’s also convenient to the airport and metro, which made travel stress-free. We held our ceremony on the rooftop, cocktail hour in the ballroom, and the reception back on the rooftop, which gave us a perfect indoor/outdoor flow without having to worry about weather.

Spilled Milk Catering was fantastic and clearly knew the venue inside and out, which gave us total peace of mind. From the venue and views to the staff and catering, everything exceeded our expectations — highly recommend!
Lesley
Lesley Sent on 04/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have chosen better!

Our wedding and reception at the Spy museum could not have gone better! From start to finish, the staff treated us like VİPs. Not only were they responsive and timely in their communication, but they were also friendly and accommodating to all of our questions and requests along the way. We worked closely with Amanda during the planning of our wedding, and by the time the day came, she felt like a close friend! On top of the amazing service, our wedding day was an absolute dream! We took full advantage of the museum's exhibit spaces for our photos as well as the rooftop and ballroom for our reception, which offered incredible views and a truly unique exlerience to see the DC skyline. Our guests have continued to tell us how fun and interesting our day was, and we know that we couldn't have offered such a top notch experience without all the museum has to offer.
Y
Yasmin Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding dinner

Lovely venue, responsive staff and amazing views
Highly recommend this venue
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams

We were thoroughly impressed by Cori, Nykeesha, and the entire team at the International Spy Museum. From meeting with us many times prior to the event to being flexible with our requests to connecting us with their recommended vendors, they made our wedding dreams come true! It was the best weekend of our lives. It also doesn’t hurt that the Spy Museum has some of the most beautiful views of DC. We can’t recommend this venue enough!
S
Steven Sent on 03/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t deny this - SPY was perfect!

We and our guests are still talking about our perfect wedding atop the International Spy Museum. The SPY team and caterers made things so easy that we managed to visit with out-of-town guests and take naps on our wedding day. Communication with the SPY team was great. The rooftop was perfect for a formal ceremony with the Capitol and monuments in the background followed by a night of feasting and dancing for 100 guests - no moving the masses or guests waiting for the reception to start. We literally went from vows and final blessing to champagne and appetizers in less than 1 minute. Guests loved that the Hilton was walking distance from the museum and short ride from Reagan National Airport. We wouldn’t have changed anything! (Steve & Michael 4/21/23)
Beverly
Beverly Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Space

I had my wedding at the Spy Museum in September and the process was great. Cori our sales manager was wonderful to work with to Amanda and Manon helping my vision for the day come true. Even on the day of our event captains Allie and Ben were an absolute pleasure to work with. It’s a beautiful venue and loved our time there.
S
Sydney Sent on 01/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Epic Wedding Space

The Spy Museum Rooftop Terrace was the wedding location of my dreams. The views are jaw dropping and the space really needs minimal décor to make a huge statement. The staff was super attentive throughout the wedding planning process, accommodating venue tours at the last minute and responding to emails almost instantly. We had a relatively small wedding and the space didn't swallow us or make it feel like we couldn't fill it up. It is really such a memorable venue and I am so happy we got married here!
Alli
Alli Sent on 12/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best urban venue with a FULLY outdoor rooftop

Getting married here was a VIBE. The staff was so incredibly fun and attentive - we really had our dream come true getting married here.
K
Kelly Sent on 09/21/2013
5 out of 5 rating
While searching for a wedding reception venue in DC for our small wedding, it was hard to find a place that wasn't too big, allowed red wine and didn't cost a fortune. Luckily, I had been to the Spy Museum for work events over the years and contacted them. I'm so glad I checked in to see if they could hold our wedding reception for 80 guests (turned out to be 65 in the end).

The location is so convenient in the Chinatown area of DC. It sits between two hotels and has everything you need to keep your guests happy for the weekend. The event room itself is a great size for any wedding for 100 or less people. The room looked absolutely stunning that night and I loved that the rooms are full of windows, since I hate dark ballrooms. The staff and caterers were really wonderful to work with. They made everything so easy and our event was perfect.

Plus, I enjoyed telling people that we were holding our wedding reception at the International Spy Museum. Every response was the same; "that's so cool".
Katie
Katie Sent on 12/12/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect place for our wedding

We knew we wanted a big open space with character and lots of light and the spy museum checked all the boxes. They did a fantastic job working with us to set up the space and the views of the capitol were incredible. Highly recommend!
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International Spy Museum frequently asked questions

International Spy Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The space offered by International Spy Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Museum
  • Rooftop
International Spy Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
International Spy Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
International Spy Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Wifi
International Spy Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
International Spy Museum is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.
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