Would we recommend this field trip to future forensics students? Yes, and here is why.

Have you ever wanted to become a spy? This year, forensic science teacher Ms. Itwaru brought her students to Washington, D.C.’s Spy Museum for a field trip. If you are thinking about taking Forensic Science next year, you will definitely want to hear what it was like. Here is an insider overview of the trip so you can decide if you want to go when it comes around again.

When you arrive at the Spy Museum, you get to choose your own group of three to four classmates to complete a scavenger hunt. It can be a little tricky, but it is also a lot of fun. Ms. Itwaru lets students roam the museum freely with their group, and there is plenty of time to explore and learn. You can also take part in interactive missions that connect to the character you are assigned at the beginning of the trip, which makes the experience feel more like a game than a regular museum visit.

The museum is packed with interesting facts about spies and the tools they have used throughout history. There are exhibits that explain different parts of a spy’s life, from how disguises work to how spies use strategy and mind games to outsmart opponents. There are also tons of cool artifacts, including old decrypting devices from the 1950s, makeup used by female spies in the 1920s, and even ancient weapons from the 1200s. With so many topics and time periods covered, you are almost guaranteed to find at least one exhibit that grabs your attention, even if you are not usually into spy stuff.

So, is this field trip the perfect fit for you? We recommend it to any future Forensic Science student because it is both fun and educational. It helps put class material into perspective and introduces topics that connect to the course, like forensic psychology and ethics. The museum also includes exhibits from major moments in history such as the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.

On top of that, the interactive parts make the experience even better. Students can crawl through a vent, test their grip strength, and participate in spy missions where you act like you are going undercover. There is something for everyone at the Spy Museum, and this field trip is a great opportunity to learn, explore, and experience what it might feel like to step into the world of espionage.