That modifications in March, with the debut of an area devoted to rotating exhibitions. The primary occupant may be one of many solely issues that may outshine the museum’s lipstick-shaped pistol and different instruments of spycraft: A present honoring the world’s most well-known fictional spy, James Bond.
“Bond in Movement” contains 17 full-sized autos utilized in 13 Bond movies, from “Thunderball” by means of “Skyfall,” offering up-close appears on the Neptune submarine utilized in “For Your Eyes Solely”; a Jaguar convertible with a mounted gun from “Die One other Day”; and a closely broken Aston Martin DBS from “Quantum of Solace.” One of many extra standard shows will in all probability be a snowmobile that appeared within the chase scenes in “Die One other Day,” which guests will have the ability to sit on for picture ops. To place the varied vehicles and boats in context, count on interactive stations and screens exhibiting clips from 007 films. (The exhibition is organized with Eon Productions, which produces the Bond franchise, and the Ian Fleming Basis.)
After all, James Bond already has a presence within the Spy Museum: As soon as of the primary issues guests see within the foyer is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, as pushed in “Goldfinger.” This exhibition simply brings the attract of the cinematic undercover agent full circle.
Tickets for “Bond in Movement” are $12, and will also be bundled with tickets for admission to the everlasting assortment. The exhibit opens March 1, and is anticipated to run for not less than a 12 months.
Worldwide Spy Museum, 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW. spymuseum.org.
