Museum of Crime and Punishment
Guests can explore the technology and science behind fighting and solving crimes, celebrate the heroes of law enforcement, and discover the dark side of the criminal mind.
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Duration: 1 Day Pass
- Explore the technology and science behind fighting and solving crimes
- Visitors of every age explore three floors of interactive exhibits
- Celebrate the heroes of law enforcement
The National Museum of Crime & Punishment, one of the hottest new attractions in Washington, D.C. Guests can explore the technology and science behind fighting and solving crimes, celebrate the heroes of law enforcement, and discover the dark side of the criminal mind through this intensely interactive experience. The NMCP includes a crime scene lab and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted with host John Walsh.
“At the National Museum of Crime & Punishment, the guilty criminal is captured, tried, and punished through the power of law enforcement officials, television media, and average Americans who make a difference. D.C.’s newest museum includes a crime scene lab and the filming studios for America’s Most Wanted with John Walsh. Visitors of every age explore three floors of interactive exhibits while learning how to become tough on crime.”
The museum is open 7 days a week, unless otherwise noted in the schedules below.
The museum hours vary by day and season.
Dates Hours Last Ticket
Spring/Summer Hours
Sundays: May 21st - Aug 31st 10:00am - 7:00pm 6:00pm
Mon-Thurs: May 21st - Aug 31st 9:00am - 7:00pm 6:00pm
Fri-Sat: May 21st - Aug 31st 9:00am - 8:00pm 7:00pm
Fall/Winter Hours
Sun-Thurs: Sept 1st - May 20th 10:00am - 7:00pm 6:00pm
Fri-Sat: Sept 1st - May 20th 10:00am - 8:00pm 7:00pm
Holidays
Thanksgiving Day Closed --
Christmas Eve 10:00am - 5:00pm 4:00pm
Christmas Day Closed --
New Year's Day 11:00am - 6:00pm 5:00pm
In Severe Weather Conditions: Please call 202-621-5550 or 202-870-2343 to find out if we are open. Generally we follow the Metro weather guidelines.
Snow Day Special
Special Events/Altered Hours: Updated as Needed
Dates Hours Last Ticket
June 6, 2011 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 4:30 pm
June 12, 2011 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 3:45 pm
Sept 7, 2011 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 4:00 pm
Starts: 575 7th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20004
Includes: All day admission
Excludes: Food, beverages and personal items
Availability Info: See Schedule Below
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Cancellation Policy – By placing an order you are agreeing to the following Cancellation Policy. Any order booked and subsequently cancelled will be subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee. Any reservation cancelled within 24 hours of tour departure are 100% non-refundable. If the total price of your purchase is less than $25 you will only be charged the amount of the activity. This cancellation policy is applicable for each activity, event or tour within a transaction. Any changes to date or time will be accepted with no charge up until 24 hours prior to the tour departure or activity or event scheduled start time. Changes within the 24 hour cutoff must be done by phone and will be subject to availability, if the preferred date or time of the change is not available then the standard cancellation penalty applies.
Any collected cancellation fees will be credited to your customer account and will be available for use on any of our other products. Re booking must be done within one year of your cancellation to apply any cancellation credits, unused cancellation fees are non-refundable if not used to re book another of our products within one year.
Cancellation requests must be called into The Destination Center on 1 866 431 1634 or email cancellation@thedestinationcenter.com (emailed cancellation requests may not be received prior to the 24 hour cancellation cutoff – it is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure a reservation is cancelled in time).