I learned a lot about high profile crimes that were recently committed to the days of the first lawmen and the first criminals. Covered serials killers to technology crimes. The forensic science area was very interesing. Also, showed different equipment and weapons that were used over time. You have to see this place if you are into crime prevention, investigation... More

we got a $1.50 discount thru a coupon being given in the streets of dc and although it would have been cheaper to get tickets online, we chose to get our tickets there in case our plans changed. I did not expect much from this museum and was pleasantly surprised coz it had so much information- The kids got a... More

The Crime & Punishment museum was a good, one-time visit. The CSI Lab is interesting, as you progress through 5 stations to determine "Who done it?" See more at: http://learnliveandexplore.blogspot.com/2012/01/explore-espionage-crime-and-punishment.html More

My wife and I planned on spending around three hours there, after we got a tip on the TA Washington forum that we could get tickets on the cheap through the Washington Living Social site. In actuality, we spent around five hours there, and had to take a lunch break in the middle of the visit. As the museum has... More

This museum consists of three floors and begins with medieval torture devices. The exhibits continue in chronological order, leading up slowly to present day events as it illustrates the criminals, their crimes, methods, and devices. In the lower level of this museum is the real-life, functioning TV studio of "America's Most Wanted" show. At the end of the top floor,... More

Having visited D.C. many, many times, we were looking for something new and different. ('Though we never tire of seeing the same sites over and over again!). The Crime Museum fit the bill for us! We used a coupon so it was 2 for 1....even better. We were there for three hours and only saw half the museum. We really,... More

A wonderful museum. I'm Freshmen at Morgan State University and I had to do a history project on this museum. I learned a lot here. I plan on returning, for more. I spent about 2+ hours touring the exhibit. I had a lot of fun. The staff were amazing, very helpful with answering questions. A lot of entertainment, sure as... More

I decided to go through this museum after attending Ford's theatre. I have always been intriqued by those who commit henious crimes and thought this would be interesting ,but was very surprised that the museum was so educational. I learned about Medieval torture, and capital punishment tools. As I progressed through the time line of those who have become infamous... More

Some highlights,besmirch of them the Bonnie & Clyde Ford with all the bullet holes. Several floors of displays on the bad guys and some good ones. Lots of stuff. Can't rate it all too high in the face of other museums in DC. More of a Ripley's type display but maybe our expectations were too high. A 5 on a... More