A new special exhibit is coming to the International Spy Museum, putting a spotlight on things that are hiding in plain sight. Camouflage: Designed to Deceive will open March 1. The immersive exploration into the world of camouflage will be on view for three years.
The museum says the exhibit will “give visitors a look at the long, colorful, and fascinating history of camouflage.” It will cover four primary principles of camouflage: to disappear, to distort, to disguise, and to deceive.
The exhibit will include real stories, artifacts, and immersive media. It will touch on topics like nature, art, science, political history, and pop culture. Artifacts will include historical uniforms that serve as examples of camouflage, a CIA disguise kit, and grease paint sticks. Plus, visitors can view sketches from late CIA officer Tony Mendez.
“Camouflage is the origin story of deception,” shares Kathryn Keane, vice president of exhibitions at the International Spy Museum. “The ability to disappear, to blend in where you don’t belong, to disguise and deceive — these are all elements of camouflage and have direct ties to the world of espionage. They are even more relevant in a world where technology allows us to see like never before but makes it almost impossible to remain unseen.”
Tickets to Camouflage: Designed to Deceive are $15 for standalone access or $13 as an add-on to a standard ticket. Museum members get in free and have access to exclusive preview days before the exhibition opens.
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